ServiceMaster’s Mary Kay Runyan discusses the skills and disciplines she developed in the United States Navy, and how she’s put them into practice in the business world
Reporting for Duty: Persistent Misconceptions and Proven Truths About the Value of Hiring Veterans
A former submarine officer in the U.S. Navy and the current Chief Strategy Officer at Kronos Inc., Bob Hughes gives three examples of exemplary qualities veterans bring back to work as civilians.
Reporting For Duty: This I’ll Defend
Larry Matthews, Former First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and Institute for Population Health CFO, shares how Article I of the United States Military’s Code of Conduct continues to inform his decision-making process in Corporate America.
Reporting for Duty: The Benefits of Bringing Battle-Tested Talent Into Your Organization
Amerit Consulting service group, BRAVE, dispels the myths clouding the hiring of veterans and provides facts for how and why companies ought to take a second look.
Are you a communication “Adaptor” or Velociraptor?
Develop your six sense of communication with these tips from author and Forefront contributor Steve Rush
Walking a Mile in the Customer’s Shoes
Jeff Grayson, Intrawest Chief Information Officer, explains how to make business thrive through focusing on the customer experience.
How to Wear Your Company’s Social Media Heart on Your Sleeve
Elizabeth Bryant, Vice President of Southwest Airlines University, uses Southwest as an example of how companies can benefit from employees’ social media behavior.
To Post or Not to Post? That is the Question
In the confusing world of social media, professionals may find these guidelines helpful in deciding when and what is appropriate for posting personal information.
5 C’s for Building a Successful Business as a Woman
Marsha Friedman, CEO of EMSI Public Relations, shares business-building tips with new female entrepreneurs.
How to Lead Like a Weltmeister
Best-selling author Kerstin Plehwe shares her very German insights into excellence, teamwork and success.
The Grateful Leader
In leadership, it’s magical how far a little gratefulness can go.
One-Size-Fits-All Management Techniques
Peder Johnsen, CEO of Concordis Senior Living, uses personal experience to prove three management techniques that work in any business.
Cracking the Code to Innovation
Neal Thornberry, founder and CEO of IMSTRAT, LLC, shares seven important steps that guarantee successful innovation.
Big Data Tips from the World’s Fastest CIO
Technology is going to change health care, and Quintiles CIO Richard Thomas wants to be there when it does—after he takes a lap around the racetrack.
Talented Slackers: Fire Up or Fire?
It is the manager’s responsibility to help talented slackers jump onboard or leave the ship—here’s how.
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