Executive Connection
19 stories
Stark Choices That Lead To Sustainability and Success
Kip Daniel, FAIA, LEED AP and Managing Director of The Beck Group, discusses the many instances in his career where he has had to make hard decisions and rely on his faith to carry him and his teams through.
A Coach’s Approach and a Collective Mentality
Smart Start, Inc. CFO Eric Karl discusses how his early career tutelage at GE under Jack Welch, Gary Wendt, and Larry Bossidy helped to color his approach to leadership
Finance and Firewalls: Information Security and a Business’ Bottom Line
With a Business Administration degree and a background in computer science, G6 Hospitality’s Chief Information Security Officer Harvey Ewing sets his department’s strategy in line with the overall organizational objectives
Mark Stone: Master of the Makeover
Texas A&M University System’s CIO talks about his affinity for overhauls and his aversion to entering situations without need for them
Heralding a Holistic Approach Throughout Your Organization
Wyndham Jade CFO and COO Mike Bates shares the importance of a diverse knowledge base and understanding the theory of each task we perform
Creating & Connecting to the Vision at AT&T
Collaboration has been the key to professional breakthroughs for Debbie Storey, Senior VP of Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer.
Trading One Ring for Another—and Still Winning
Kickboxer turned Thomson Reuters CMO Tobias Lee talks scoring big with metrics and customer contact
A Battery-Powered Light of the World
Interstate Batteries’ VP of Facilities, Real Estate and Information Technology (IT) and CIO Merv Tarde on Bringing Glory to God and Satisfaction to Customers.
Servant Leadership Helps On The Border Restaurant Achieve New Heights
He was On the Border's first IT hire. Now VP of IT Chris Andrews shares his philosophy for restaurant chain success, and improving the guest experience is just the start.
Why IT Needs to Be a Star Player in Business
As the self-professed "head coach" of IT at Easton Bell-Sports, Robby McDonald is taking the department's role from passive supplier of requested projects to business partner on the cutting edge.
A Seat at the Table and a Role in Making the Main Dish
Kellie Richter Discusses How Having Her Marketing Team Play a Strategic Role in Behringer's Direction Has Been a Recipe for Success for Both
Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and the Ultimate Competive Edge
Texas Rangers executive Joe Januszewski is honoring baseball's past and protecting its future by creating a superior fan experience.
What Airports Can Teach Us About Customer Service
While better known for delays than delights, airports are the perfect customer service muse. American Airlines VP of Marketing Rob Friedman elaborates.
How to Lead—with Your Feet
Dr Pepper Snapple Group's Gerry Mecca spends a lot of time walking around the office. Here, he explains why you can't lead sitting down.
