Nathan Gordon of Christmas Central shares his experience of running a family business and how the family dynamic has impacted his company. Editor’s Note: We had the opportunity to attend the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition this year in Chicago. There we met with Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, who shared insight on leadership and the dynamic …
As his company expanded, Nathan Gordon of Christmas Central found new ways to manage employees and foster a desirable company culture. Editor’s Note: We had the opportunity to attend the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition this year in Chicago. There we met with Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, who shared insight on leadership and the dynamic of …
Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, recounts how he mobilized his family business into a major enterprise. Editor’s Note: We had the opportunity to attend the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition this year in Chicago. There we met with Nathan Gordon, Chief Information Officer at Christmas Central, who shared insight on leadership and the dynamic of a family …
John Page, Senior Vice President of Golden State Foods, gives professional pointers for success in law. John Page has always been fascinated with the idea of order and structure in society. And much like societies, Page has discovered that our own professional careers require similar guidance and structure for us to be successfully effective in our respective fields. When the …
Brad Karsh Discusses the First Fully Global Generation and What Effect They’ll Have on the International Workforce
A look into a CareerBuilder Study Suggesting That Bulging Waistlines Could Be Flattening Production By Jaclyn Crawford The office lifestyle may seem fast-paced, but the sedentary nature of deskwork is the cause of more than half of American workers’ declining physical fitness. Our friends at CareerBuilder shared with us results of a recent study indicating that 55 percent of workers categorize …
Create your daily leadership to-do list with these tips from author Steve Rush. Leadership over time has become a title. I’m often asked, “What does the typical leader look like?” My response is always, “Leaders are diverse, they are gender and race neutral, not linked to career grades or hierarchy, and by the way – there are no typical leaders.” …
Chief Talent Officer Judy Jackson is no ordinary leader. She tirelessly mentors, teaches, and inspires those around her to strive for excellency Editor’s Note: Judy Jackson is the Chief Talent Officer at IPG MediaBrands with an upcoming feature in Issue 12. We asked some people who knew her well to share their story of how her leadership has impacted them. …
Intelicare Direct CEO Gabriel Bristol gives a word of advice on how to achieve and maintain excellent customer service at any company. By Gabriel Bristol What is excellent customer service? How do you define it? More importantly, how do you fix it if you don’t have it? If you posed these questions to your customers or potential customers, a majority …
Gratitude is an extremely effective but often ignored ingredient in the workplace. After extra time with family and friends this summer, it’s possible that you, like me, feel more aligned and grateful. But if we think about gratitude only once or twice a year, we overlook the immense power of practicing it daily, especially in a business context. A …
Letting go is hard, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Blue Pearl President Joel Freimuth gives family-operated businesses a lesson on how to create a smooth hand-off. In the case of family-operated businesses, there has been a growing conflict of interest when it comes to handing down the keys. Often, the sense of reluctance stems from the generation gap …
Companies without a Chief Sales Officer could be missing out on the opportunity to gain a financial boost, strategic advancements and an edge over their competitors. By Chuck Reaves Is your company a sales-driven organization? When asked this question, most Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) answer yes. When asked if they have a Chief Sales Officer (CSO), almost all of them …
Brad Karsh Discusses the First Fully Global Generation and What Effect They’ll Have on the International Workforce. We’ve been hearing a lot about Millennials since the start of this millennium. But what about the next batch of workers, whose oldest members were born in 1995? Generation Z is already entering college, starting internships, volunteering and shaking things up on all …
If your core values don’t match the way you interact with the people around you, your impact as a leader may not be how you perceive it to be. When you’re driving down the road and see those flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, what’s the first thought that pops into your mind? If you’re like most people, you …
If you’re a leader of your organization, understanding the three basic employee types can make your company much more efficient. Mike was the CFO of a large manufacturing company in Texas. He was an outstanding executive and he accepted this position because it suited his strengths to a tee. The company was looking for a very strategic Head of Finance …
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