GC, SVP and Head of Corporate Development Louis Willacy’s holistic approach to multi-department leadership at Tagged.
Do What You Love & Love What You Do
Raymond Ferrell shares the three P’s that have led him to professional success and personal happiness.
Michelle Gessner and Heart of the Heartland
Rising from rural West Virginia, the accomplished attorney, GC, and Head of HR talks about perseverance, tenacity, and staying true to your roots.
Being All Things to All People
Potbelly’s Matt Revord on putting the ‘General’ in General Counsel By Amy Fisher “I liked the idea of trying to figure out how to make both parties happy, the buyer and the seller,” explained Matt Revord, Chief Legal Officer at Potbelly Sandwich Works. He initially began his law career in litigation, but transitioned to corporate transactional work early on. He …
Constructing a Strategic Partnership Between Counsel and IT at Ciber
Ciber GC Sean Radcliffe on Making In-House Counsel a Strategic Partner in an IT Firm and Business Overall.
Treating Others the Way You Want To Be Treated
Lawrence Mathews, Chief Financial Officer at the Institute for Population Health, recalls his mother’s lessons on mutual respect.
Making Copies & Changes at Xerox Corp
Veteran financial leader Kathryn Mikells on navigating teams through organizational transformation
A Personal and Professional High Wire Act
Zimbra CFO Kristin Reichert on Balancing Myriad Work Tasks and Her Full-Time Responsibilities of Being a Wife and Mother of Four By Jill Yarberry-Laybourn Professionals today walk a tightrope, balancing numerous responsibilities at work and at home. There are often obstacles along the path, and the weight on one’s shoulders sometimes gets out of balance. Those executives who are truly effective …
Deal With It & Don’t Drink Hateorade
Robert Vipperman, senior vice president of HR and Innovation at Alex Lee, Inc., shares two piecesof advice that he has put to use in the workplace ‘Deal With It’ Most families have some sort of motto or rallying cry. Some are clearly stated, while others are implicit. In my household, something you would frequently hear was, “Deal with it.” The author …
Crunching the Numbers to Calculate Top Talent
Figures don’t lie when it comes to recruiting the right people, says KSL Resorts VP of HR Ed Eynon.
Namaste: Mindful Practices and Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
StubHub HR Leader Anne Robie on Using Yoga to Help Bring All Your Joy and Engagement to Your Work By Kara Lawton A quiet evolution is sweeping through the business world, connecting the leaders of companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft and eBay with the who’s who in personal and spiritual development. It’s transforming the definition of success and turning meditation, …
Broadening Horizons & Building HR Leaders
Marcia Avedon, SVP of HR, Communications and Corporate Affairs at Ingersoll Rand, says comfort zones are for the stagnant By Stephanie Harris Marcia Avedon is a firm believer in the notion that trying new things is how you push yourself to grow. In fact, her career is a prime example of how stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to a …
The Job You Were Born to Do
A Religion and Philosophy major, EVP and CHRO Telvin Jeffries is putting the culmination of his skills, knowledge and beliefs to work at RadioShack By J.L. Greene Most of the time you choose a career; sometimes it chooses you. As a Religion and Philosophy major, Telvin Jeffries never dreamed human resources (HR) would fulfill his ambition. His managers thought otherwise. …
Divine Intervention: From the Priesthood to Progressive Talent Partners
Paul Gorrell on his building authentic executive leaders via executive coaching and consulting By Charlene Oldham When Executive Coach and Consultant Paul Gorrell helps clients with their career paths, he knows that the road is not always straight ahead. He can look back on the winding road of his own work life to help them navigate detours and unexpected destinations. With …