Zillow COO and General Counsel Kathleen Philips shares three words that got her where she is today: “Just try it.”
Swimming With Sharks: A Swimmer’s Guide to C-Suite Supremacy
Former swimmer and military officer Greg Freiberg went from backstrokes to barracks to boardrooms. Here, the CFO of Dex One recounts his journey.
How a Detective Solves Companies’ Greatest Mystery: People
As senior vice president and chief human resource officer for Cumberland Gulf, former gumshoe John McMahon looks for evidence of an engaged and motivated workforce.
What Do Cowboys and Casinos Have in Common?
Joining Caesar’s Entertainment was a risk; General Counsel Tim Donovan explains why it paid off. By J.R. Ball Wrangling the legal department in an expansive gaming empire with $8.83 billion in annual revenue takes someone with thick skin, steadfast resolve, and impeccable mental fortitude. Basically, it takes a modern-day cowboy. Fortunately, that’s exactly what Caesar’s Entertainment Corp—parent company of …
Why Baseball Might Be the World’s Greatest Business
Instead of centerfield, Major League Baseball CFO Jonathan Mariner swings for the bottom line.
What Chess Can Teach You About Life (and Horse Racing)
How a black-and-white chessboard prepared Alan Tse for a storied gaming institution’s colorful General Counsel role.
What To Do When The White House Calls
When the leader of the free world beckons, go, advises Dr. Lawrence Mathews, chief financial officer at the Institute for Population Health.
Sweet Business Lessons from a Donut Tradition
A company’s cream filling is its customers, according to former donut man Angelo Gencarelli, now CFO at The Results Companies.
Why You Should Hire Owners, Not Employees
Celanese General Counsel Gjon Nivica has discovered the secret to building a better team.
What It Takes to Be a Human Resources Hero
Colliers International’s Mindy Geisser has the resumé of a HR officer, but the reputation of a rockstar.
The Anti-IPO: Tips for Taking a Public Company Private
In 2007, CFO Mark Julien helped Kronos become a private enterprise again. Here’s what he learned.
Cultivating a Culture of Leadership
Dallas Executives Explore Leadership Development Opportunities.
Deep in the Heart of Ethics – Sarah Hlavinka McConnell, SVP & General Counsel at ABM Industries
How ABM General Council Sarah Hlavinka McConnell’s Texas roots laid the groundwork for her family business success.
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