How to create an atmosphere that encourages innovation

Chip Perry, President and CEO, AutoTrader.com “I have an idea.” The words are music to a CEO’s ears. In the business world, new ideas are lifeblood; they’re the engine that drives companies forward. And the converse holds true too, unfortunately. Slow down the flow of ideas, and stagnation starts sprouting like mold. A decline in […]

Special Report Legal: Lori Clary

The legal hazards that executive bloggers must steer through are many. Here are four of them, compiled by Lori Clary, an attorney with McDonald Hopkins LLC. Blurring the line between personal and professional: As an executive, you’re the face of your company. When you post something online, it’s inevitable that what you say will be […]