Issue 11
25 stories
Should You Join a Start-Up?
Lumeris' Susie Robinson explains why she exchanged a stable job at a big company for a rollercoaster ride with a new venture
To Succeed in HR, Think Less Like an HR Person
Transplace CHRO Adrianne Court didn't become "Human Resources Executive of the Year" by acting like an HR executive. She got there by acting like a businessperson.
Why Human Resources is the Next Big Business Driver
Arbonne International SVP of Global HR Karen Stout illustrates why human resources has graduated from supporting the business to fueling it.
How to Really Be Thinking About HR
Livestrong Foundation VP of People Jakob Franzen takes a holistic approach to HR. Here's why he wants to make people successful not just at work, but also at home.
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 a Pickup Basketball Game Turned a Senior Executive into a Team Player
Gogo Chief Commercial Officer Ash ElDifrawi learned to lead by playing hoops, not by jumping through them.
Three Things Every Successful Brand Has
According to Toby Purdy, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Freeman, every best-in-class brand has good people, excellent listenting skills and a commitment to innovation.
What Makes A Leader: 4 Things Every Leader Does
True leaders don't talk about leadership. They demonstrate it. Here are four ways how.
What Makes A Leader: What the Tao Can Teach You About Leadership
Life Time Fitness SVP of HR has spent the last four years extracting 81 leadership leadership lessons from an ancient Chinese text. Here's one of his favorites.
4 Essential Ingredients for Leadership
Leadership is like cake. Executive Steve Rush explains how to bake it.