¿Habla Español? For personal and professional benefit, Colliers Intl. CHRO Mindy Geisser plans on becoming proficient in Spanish. By Mindy Geisser As I reflect on 2013 and look forward to 2014, I realize that management and leadership development has been a very high priority for us at Colliers Intl., and it will continue to be an area of focus in the …
New Year’s reSOLUTIONS: Brake Time
Slowing down and enjoying the ride will help Executive Connection director Kenton Kisler manage work-life balance By Kenton Kisler Personally and professionally, 2013 was a great year, as I was able to get a tremendous amount accomplished. On a scale between one and 10 (10 being highest), I would rate my goals achievement at a seven. Time management seems to …
New Year’s reSOLUTIONS: Be All There
Author and speaker Erik Wahl vows to put multitasking aside and make 2014 the year of experiencing the moment. In 2014, multitasking will be dead to me. Like you, I’ve read the statistics. Driving while talking on a cell phone is the equivalent of drunk driving. Texting while driving makes us 23 times more likely to get into an accident. …
New Year’s reSOLUTIONS: Together We Grow
Thomas White, CEO of the C-Suite Network, will ring in the new year with new partnerships and optimism. Looking ahead is always the best time to glance over my shoulder to see what the future holds. So much of our lives repeat past patterns, that while they may have different details, the outcomes are the same. As I look into …
New Years reSOLUTIONS: What Really Matters
Empire Today COO Lucy Kalkman strives to focus on the big three: time, love and lasting relationships By Lucy Kalkman As this year comes to a close, it is time for many to reflect on the goals they would like to make and resolve to follow through on accomplishing them in the new year. Like many, I have sat …
What We’re Thankful For
The Forefront Team has much to be thankful for as we celebrate today By The Forefront Staff Thanksgiving is another great day for reflection. As you spend today with friends and family, keep in mind what you are thankful for. As a staff, we gathered together and talked about what we are thankful for both professionally and personally. Take a …
New Year’s reSOLUTIONS
2014 is on it’s way, what are your goals for the new year? From the Forefront Team As so often happens going into the holiday season, it is hard to believe that a new calendar year is nearly upon us. In a few days we will celebrate Thanksgiving, and soon after projects will come to a close and year-end reports …
Against All Odds
Melissa Rosen, CEO of Locali, brings fresh food to a west coast food desert. By Jaclyn Crawford A good business sees a need and addresses it appropriately, and then, there are a few exceptional business ideas that don’t just address a need, but improve the community and the consumer. It was that mindset of that sparked the idea of Locali, …
When Space Becomes Culture
How traditional businesses can build offices like the hottest Silicon Valley startups By Howard Ecker Silicon Valley and San Francisco aren’t the only urban centers that have office workspaces completely different than those that existed just a decade or two ago. Thanks to tech behemoths like Facebook and Google, companies around the U.S. are seeing a fundamental shift in workspace. …
The Benefits of Creating an Online Community
Extend your relationships with employees, partners and community via an effective virtual presence By James Davidson “A new class of company is emerging—one that uses collaborative technologies intensively to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend the organization’s reach to customers, partners and suppliers…” This quote from a McKinsey study has always resonated with me as I …
Preventing Flu and Bad Behavior Bugs
Flu shots and behavior checks keep morale and productivity high By Eric Holtzclaw Cold and flu season is just around the corner, and many offices are encouraging their employees to get flu shots to keep sickness from impacting company productivity. Your employees, however, can spread behavioral infections too—ones that are far more damaging to your organization if left unchecked. That …
Looking Back at Issue 8
In our final issue of the year, we’re reflecting on the past two months and looking forward to a new year By The Forefront Team Issue 8 was released for tablet and web earlier this week- and around the office there was a sigh of relief. We did it, one of our largest issues, including 16 executives, is out for …
Selling in Two Realities
What world do your customers live in? Tailor your efforts accordingly. By Patrick McClure Most experienced sales professionals know that understanding the target market is of paramount importance in designing and executing an effective sales campaign. If you don’t know the personal characteristics, motivation, demographic details and purchasing habits of your potential buyers, you won’t be able to connect with …
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Soon, the office holiday parties will begin. Here are some tips are how to stay fit from Glenneth Reed By Glenneth Reed It’s almost here. You know what I mean. The holiday season. It starts with Halloween, and ends New Year’s Day. In between are food opportunities galore. Two full months’ worth of temptations, parties, travels and more. If you …
Get Focused in Five Easy Steps
Does the day ahead seem daunting? Here are some tricks to help get you going. By Demetra Zougras It’s 8 am and you’re ready to start a new day at the office. As you approach your cubicle, you already see an enormous stack of paperwork sitting on your desk, with a sticky note from your boss asking you to have …