Issue 14
27 stories
Finding a Fit Without Flipping the Script
Flipboard GC Cecily Mak discusses trusting her inner compass and how its led her to working in-house in digital media.
Cast in the Role She Was Born to Play
KidZania CMO Cammie Dunaway takes her lifelong love of roleplaying to a theme park centered upon it.
This American Life — and the Courage That Made it Possible
NPR CMO Emma Carrasco’s rise through the ranks of marketing began with the strong, intrepid women in her family.
Keeping the Ship Afloat & Changing Its Course
Keira Krausz brought a resume of direct marketing turnarounds—and another success story—to Nutrisystem
Reaping the Rewards of Reduced Stress with Self-Care
HR Consultant Christina Scalera on how lower stress levels can make you a better leader.
Filling Your Professional Toolbox: Communication, Cohesion & the ‘Soft Skills’
Strasburger & Price LLP CIO Joan Holman sheds light on the cross-functional application of customer service skills.
A Marathon and a Sprint in IT
Blake Holman, SVP and CIO of Ryan LLC, discusses solving myriad problems at breakneck speed.
Opening IT Lanes in the Tar Heel State
NCDOT CIO David Ulmer strives to make the program less of a punchline and more of an efficient public service.
Fortifying the Front Lines & Battling Economic Downturn
Allen Berryman recounts the resilience he’s fostered as CFO of Stewart Information Services Corp.
Magnum Opus: Building a Bank & Opening Up a Vault of Best Practices
Nicole Carrillo, EVP and CFO at Opus Bank, grows business from the bottom up by focusing on the details.
Learning To Lead: A Stubborn Glass Ceiling & Having a Go at Shattering It
With a dwindling percentage of workers willing to dream big, companies reveal steps they are taking to minimize misconceptions about climbing the corporate ladder.
Learning To Lead: It’s Not For Everyone
Is leadership right for you? Qlik’s Chief People Officer, Diane Adams, explains the realities and difficulties of effective leadership.