Issue 10
23 stories
Editor’s Note – March/April 2014 Issue
The Habits of Highly Successful HR Leaders – Part 3
Is Your Staff Ill, or Ill-Mannered?
Negative behaviors can be just as infectious as the flu—and just as harmful. Here's the cure:
When a Step Back Is Actually a Step Forward
For Under Armour CFO Brad Dickerson, an uncertain career move turned out to be the perfect fit.
The Secret to CFO Success Isn’t Math
What Building a Baseball Team Can Teach You About Building a Career
Having landed his dream job, Arizona Diamondbacks CFO Tom Harris offers tips for getting yours.
Swimming With Sharks: A Swimmer’s Guide to C-Suite Supremacy
Former swimmer and military officer Greg Freiberg went from backstrokes to barracks to boardrooms. Here, the CFO of Dex One recounts his journey.
How to Build Your Personal Brand in Five Easy Steps
A title can give you power, but a strong personal brand can give you something better: influence.
If Superwoman Were a CIO…
ServiceMaster's former CIO, Linda Goodspeed, doesn't just have it all. She also does it all.
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.
How to Give Award-Winning Customer Service
According to Bridget Moscatello, corporate vice president of customer operations, customer service is a team sport.
Can Human Resources Bring Your Company Back from the Brink?
Senior Vice President of Human Resources Pam Turay describes how HR helped Harry & David become profitable again.
The Secret to Leading Globally: Thinking Locally
Avaya Senior Vice President of Human Resources Roger Gaston shares his vision for activating a global work environment.
Why Airlines Would Have Turbulence Without Their HR Departments
How to Design an Office Employees Want to Work In
Senior Vice President of Employee Services Mike Guerchon discusses his role at Riverbed, including his latest project: a cutting-edge corporate headquarters.