Michael MacNair explains how being a business owner shares many similarities with his hobby of mountaineering. I can’t say that I have learned and applied the following tips throughout the 25 years I have been in business as the founder of MacNair Travel Management, but like my other hobbies such as mountaineering, skills are built with experience. I recently trekked …
Audio branding is not just a trendy development in marketing. It’s a powerful way to connect with and influence your audience. As a leader, it’s critical to stay aware of trends and to adapt to them. One trend that has moved along inexorably is the addition of audio to all kinds of internal and external media. Sales brochures have given …
Having been a part of several successful start-ups, Candace Crawford helps navigate the way toward a long-lasting business When working with an emerging brand, there’s a fine line between success and failure; oftentimes, it’s something as simple as a bad decision that can prematurely end it all for a start-up. When I recently spoke with Candace Crawford, former Chief Financial …
Taking a few simple actions can spell the difference between being a good employee and being a great one. Whether employees are starting a new job or attempting to outlast the fresh talent trying to replace them, it is of the utmost importance to stand out and be cast in a positive light. Understand that it may take changing some …
Google, eBay, Intel and General Mills offer classes on it. So do Harvard Business School, Ross School of Business and Claremont Graduate University, among other campuses. Mindfulness is not just a corporate trend, but a proven method for success. Mindfulness, being focused and fully present in the here and now, is good for individuals and good for a business’s …
Feel as if there aren’t enough hours in the day? Learn how to do less and achieve more with a few simple changes to your routine. Who do you think works harder: you or an Olympic-level athlete? Most people who want to get ahead work eight to 10 hours a day, maybe more. Olympians average 4.5 hours. And how many …
An executive shares his simple, hands-on approach to leadership. Great leaders instill motivation and inspiration in their employees. Rob Friedman, Vice President of Marketing at American Airlines, has found the best way to do this is as simple as interacting with his team. Here he explains his ideas and methodologies on effective leadership tactics. Leading With a Vision “Everyone throughout …
If people in your organization (or you) aren’t taking time off for vacation, it could signal bigger problems than you realize.
Your public speaking ability can be an asset or a liability. Asking yourself these key questions before you engage your audience can make all the difference. The biggest challenge for a newer sales team might be how they actually feel when they give presentations. Many first-time speakers want to feel confident, want to engage their audience and want to …
Have a good idea, but reluctant to share it with others? Here’s a useful checklist to help you present your ideas confidently.
Promoting fitness and wellness isn’t just good for your employees’ bodies; it’s good for business. Editor’s Note: We received a study from our friends at CareerBuilder stating that the majority of U.S. workers feel they are overweight. (You can read our write-up on the results of the study here.) In this Q&A segment, Chris Brennan, SVP and General Counsel at …
Trust, or lack thereof, affects multiple aspects of your life, both at work and at home. Here are ways to create more trust in all your relationships. We are in a crisis. World Economic Forum leaders recently declared that our biggest crisis is not financial, but a lack of trust and confidence. We are in a trust crisis, and few …
The majority of adults in the U.S. are overweight. Forefront’s go-to fitness guru shares her thoughts with us. I recently read that a new CareerBuilder survey finds the majority of workers feel they are overweight. The results really aren’t that surprising, with 66 percent of Americans overweight or obese. Here are a few suggestions on what executives and managers can …
They range the gamut from “the bully” to the “people-pleaser,” but they’re all bad. Learn about the three types of bosses that can make life miserable. No boss is perfect. Yet some bosses really are bad and need intervention, from superiors, Human Resources (HR) or outside the company, to improve their performance and that of their team. Here are three …
Melanie Haratunian, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Akamai Technologies, explains how a simplified organizational system made a world of difference. Editor’s Note: Melanie Haratunian was featured in issue 11 of Forefront Magazine. This post accompanies her feature story you can read here. Get Rid of Position Pigeonholes and Level Up! What do litigation, intellectual property and transaction lawyers …
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