Be a better board member
Having worked with some incredible board leaders, Dan Flowers has noticed that they share similar traits. He lays out a few of them.
Hiring great staff
Hiring the right talent for your organization is one of the most critical predictors of business success. A good recruiting partner can help ensure your success as you grow.
The market’s Davids are giving its Goliaths some concern
In an increasingly competitive and global market, being the little guy might not be such a disadvantage.
Freedom a la Cart evolves to better serve human trafficking survivors
Freedom a la Cart has evolved to better serve the survivors of human trafficking. Executive Director Paula Haines shares how the nonprofit has increased its capacity and fulfilled a need.
Millennials are far from brand-averse consumers
One glance at any millennial’s Instagram account, and you’ll find tags to brands they follow, buy or long for. So, companies need to meet this generation where it counts to start building brand loyalty and earn their business.
Gender parity is the path to growth
Women tend to compete with each other, but we need to support each other, says new ICC President Kelly Gratz. That’s because the path to growth, in terms of revenue, geographies and experience, is through diversity.
Finding and keeping great employees
The employees are the lifeblood of Dismas, so the organization is intentional about finding and keeping great ones. Bob Parsons shares how his company does this.
Search for the right mentor to help guide you
Finding the perfect mentor is rarely easy, and both the mentor and mentee need to consider a few key criteria, says Jane Grote Abell of Donatos Pizza.
Blind spots and expecting the unexpected
Janet Meeks ponders the different types of blind spots within business. They can cause a collision course within our careers, and factor into the success or failure of mergers and acquisitions.
Challenges can prod you into a new, better direction
Sometimes challenges give you a nudge and the confidence to move on to other things. Other times, they can point you in new directions.