Today, diversity of talent has become a major commitment of many companies. Here is how to attract and keep qualified minority candidates in your business.
Are Baby Boomers Doomed to Irrelevance in the Workplace?
How can Baby Boomers continue to grow and thrive in the business world as they approach retirement? Steven Kayser, founder of Kayser Media, has some tips. Boomers should recall one of the poets they grew up reading, Dylan Thomas. His most famous poem is named for its first line, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” a desperate appeal …
Move Aside, Millennials
Generation Z is coming to the workplace, and they are opening the dawn of a new age. Tech-saavy, multitasking, and driven, they will have a unique effect on business.
Leadership Through Head, Heart, and Hand
Anne Chwat, Senior Vice President at International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., builds a strong team based on three principles. Anne Chwat inspires her team in three basic ways: on an intellectual level, an emotional level, and by example Since joining International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) three years ago, Anne Chwat, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has …
A Business Carol – Part 3: We’re All In It Together
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 …
A Business Carol – Part 2: Learning to Let Go
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 …
A Business Carol- Part 1: A Company Born from Christmas
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 …
Poignant Pointers From A Legal Professional
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 …
Seven Simple Secrets of Success for Your Business
Chemical Exchange Industries, Inc. and Texmark Chemicals Founder and Owner David M. Smith Plots Out Seven Common Denominators of Businesses That Have Thrived Within half of all small-business ventures fail within the first five years, according to the government’s Small Business Administration. After 10 years, only a third are still around. Successful entrepreneurship hits the bull’s eye of the American dream, …
Looking in the Mirror: A Teen’s Perspective on Generation Z
Sociologists, economists and psychiatrists have all given their words of wisdom about how members of Generation Z will behave in the workforce. But no one knows them better than themselves. When I was four, I saw the twin towers collapse into a charred pool of smoke and dust on cable television. Terrorism was as abstract to me as the beasts …
Eliminating the “GM Nod”
Executives have the responsibility to make sure that employees don’t just nod yes but do nothing. Here’s how to make it happen.
Breaking Out of the Female Comfort Zone
Market Intelligence: Talks to industry analysts, conducts competitive research and studies market segmentation to identify “the next big thing.” A copy of Sheryl Sandberg’s book “Lean In” is currently substituting for a missing wheel on Mariann McDonagh’s desk chair, but that doesn’t mean the chief marketing officer of inContact hasn’t taken its advice to heart. Three of the four senior …
Practicing Personal Power
It is important to look internally at personal power to become a more effective external leader. Personal power is a core leadership trait that everyone needs to develop before they can lead others. It has to do with being able to lead yourself. “Personal power is the ability to achieve what you want,” according to Frederick Mann, a successful entrepreneur …
Make Your Office a Vehicle for Culture
If you think an office is mainly about walls, desks, computers and copy machines, think again. Commercial real estate expert Howard Ecker explains how the location and design of his offices reinforce his company’s vision and values. When I begin working with clients who are looking for an office, I don’t usually start with questions about how many square feet …
Get Off the Excuse Train Now
Many of us use excuses to justify our shortcomings, but what we really need to do is stick to a few motivational tricks and get back on track. Great people throughout history often fail, quite miserably, before finally reaching their goals. Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime; Winston Churchill lost every public election until he became a …
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