‘Tis the season to be jolly, but finding the right place to add the falalalala’s can sometimes leave the holiday spirit in short supply. If you haven’t already found a venue for your team or client party this year, don’t worry…

With the holiday season approaching us faster than a rocket-fueled Santa’s sleigh, the annual debate on where to have the holiday party is in full swing. Well, relax. We’ve had a look at what Houston has to offer (it’s a lot) and come up with 10 suggestions for spending some quality time with your team - or your clients.

You may remember the other week when I wrote about fatigue and ways to reduce it. We’re always chasing that perfect work/life balance so we’re getting the best of both worlds, but it’s easier said than done. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to help with this.

Learning how to lead a team can be a case of trial and error, often involving learning from past mistakes. There are many management styles you may wish to follow, and there are even more to avoid, as shown in our latest infographic.

Aside from the great stuff your business provides, whether it be products, services, great customer service or awesome coffee (and, let’s face it, everyone needs awesome coffee!), none of this can happen without a healthy cashflow.

In a highly competitive, global economy, small businesses need to use every possible resource to compete with the big guys. But many of us fail to recognize and develop one of our most valuable assets—our internal talent.

From bringing in new customers to handling payroll, we wear a series of hats from one day—or one hour—to the next. But if, like me, you want to grow your business, you need to outgrow that one-person-show mentality and trust your people to take some of the work off your plate.

Humana and the Economist Intelligence Unit’s survey in October 2015 found that 91 percent of employees said taking part in a wellbeing program improved their fitness, and 71 percent believed that wellness programs had at least a moderate impact in lowering their stress levels.

Your most engaged employees are probably also your best. But if you want to help more of your employees reach the same levels of engagement and performance, what can you do? Here are a few ideas.

What do Google, Zappos and Disney all have in common? Yes, they’re all hugely successful companies - but it’s more about how  they became so successful. They all go to great lengths to empower their employees.