How to get the hiring and firing right

Hiring and firing is hard. Knowing what you’re looking for in a hire and knowing how much longer you should give before you should fire someone are some of the hardest calls you have to make.

Six ways to lead with strategy

Strategy is a game changer. It’s what separates the players from the industry leaders. If you want to change the game and take the lead, here are six keys to success from Kelly Borth.

Don’t bail out of the global economy

The global economy is slowing down. And that makes it tempting for middle market companies who have stayed out of global markets to say “I told you so,” and for those already there to withdraw to the alluring comfort of home. This, however, would be a grave error.

Capturing the imagination of your customers

If you can capture the imagination of your customers with originality, quirkiness or by just being different enough to stand out, while meeting a real need, then you’ve got a recipe for sustained success.