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Thought leadership has become more important to a company’s survival than ever with the proliferation of Internet-based interactions. At the executive level, thought leadership is crucial to establishing a company as an industry leader and the company’s command staff as people with new and innovative ideas. However, many CEOs ignore
The annual bacchanal of basketball we call March Madness is about to begin. This celebration of college hoops is not only a major distraction for much of America, but it is also a major money maker and a huge opportunity for schools at every level to make an impact. There
In business, a good partnership is like a good marriage. All the joys double as the two partners celebrate together and all the burdens halve as the two partners work together to carry them. Also like a marriage, though, choosing the wrong partner can end up in emotional and financial
Victoria’s Secret, the famous lingerie business giant that is renowned for its beautiful models, has been under fire in the media recently after the departure of some of their top stars. Doutzen Kroes and Karlie Kloss are the latest big names to leave the company. Rumors are swirling that Victoria’s
Business has a lot of moving parts. To be successful, you need to have them all lined up right and working properly without any kinks in the process. All that machinery – metaphorical and otherwise – can feel so complicated it seems to need constant babysitting. But, in management, there
The ability to develop a reputation of trust and authority in the industry is the greatest tool in the arsenal of the managers of any aspiring brand name. Famous names command the lifelong loyalty of their best consumers. These customers are willing to pay for that value over a cheaper
Effective communication can be the key to success. The ability to express ideas, emotions, concerns, and understanding creates an environment for unprecedented problem solving, creativity, and conflict resolution. Here are five communications essentials that all professional’s need to know. Listen The primary key to effective communication is effective listening. People
When you only care about money, it can become obvious. Fast. And once you wear that designation, particularly if you earn it from your staff, it can be very difficult to pull back. Now, before we go any further, let’s put this on the table: It’s perfectly okay, at times,
The super bowl enjoys a long history in America of drawing a massive viewership across all demographics, and provides an excellent way to brand and market a product. However, that instant access to viewers comes at a price. In the last couple years, that price soared to millions of dollars
