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Sweet Dreams: Investing in Your Associates at a Personal Level

Mars Food North America’s Vice President of People and Organization, Maria Lane, discusses the company’s family-oriented atmosphere and how she’s always encouraging associates to dream big.

Maria Lane · Vice President of People and Organization, Mars Food North America

Effective Leadership in a Decentralized Business Framework

Amy Byron-Oilar, Chief People Officer at the Ross School of Business, shares tips on rallying change amongst dispersed staff and the importance of transparency and feedback in leadership.

Amy Byron-Oilar · Chief People Officer, Ross School of Business

Building an HR Success Model

United Recovery Systems' CHRO, Michael Hoehne, discusses how HR can add business value and positively impact company culture to build a successful organization

Michael Hoehne · CHRO, United Recovery Systems

When the Student Becomes the Teacher

By applying lessons learned from past leaders and creating a collaborative team approach, Paul Macaluso has been able to build a strong marketing foundation at Focus Brands.

Paul Macaluso · Senior Vice President of Marketing, Focus Brands

Stretching Your Way up the Ladder

Chris Himebauch, Chief HR Officer for APR Energy, explains how to grow through stretch goals, build a value-added team, and encourage an engaging company culture.

Chris Himebauch · Chief HR Officer, APR Energy

Masterfully Marketing a Multifaceted Menu of Meats

CMO Rob Lynch discusses his love of brand management, the dynamic vision that drew him to Arby’s, and the three questions he always asks when attempting to craft a solution.

Rob Lynch · CMO, Arby's

How Taking the Indirect Path Can Lead to a More Fruitful Career

Clark Hill's CIO, Steve Ratliff, shares how taking opportunities that gave him a broader base of experience has paid off.

Steve Ratliff · CIO, Clark Hill

Directing Your Department to Perform at its Pinnacle

Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Beth DeNooyer Harmonizes Human Capital with Exceptional Growth Opportunities at Pinnacle Foods

Mary Beth DeNooyer · Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Pinnacle Foods

Procuring a Team of Company MVPs

April Watkins, SVP and Chief HR Officer of Worldpay, explains the true function of a leadership role and the keys to building a superior team.

April Watkins · SVP and Chief HR Officer, Worldpay

Finding True Passion

Elizabeth Bryant · Vice President, Southwest Airlines University

How One Woman Became a Career Inspiration

Judy Jackson · Chief Talent Officer, IPG MediaBrands