Blogs for Women in Business
Blogs are ubiquitous, covering everything from fashion to politics to food. Of course, business is no exception. We read a lot of blogs and website to stay current with the [...]
How Failure Paves the Way for Success
“Failure is success in progress.” Albert Einstein We spend much of our lives trying to avoid failure. We study in school, wear protective gear when playing sports, and try to [...]
The Power of Story in Business
“Let me tell you a story.” Man is a storytelling animal. More than an illustrative example or amusing anecdote, stories are both human and universal, cutting across time, geography, and [...]
September Surprise: Bill Gross Leaving Pimco
The financial world woke up to a surprise this morning: Bill Gross, co-founder of asset manager Pimco, announced he was leaving the firm to join Janus Capital Group, a mutual [...]
Social Media and the C-Suite
Social media has permeated business culture and is now considered an integral part of marketing. However, 60% of executives use social media less than one hour per week, and the [...]
The Power Behind Innovation: Creativity
freedigitalphotos.net by kromkrathog Innovation is essential for business to succeed today. Creativity fuels innovation. The word “creative” sparks images of artists, writers, or even children at work on [...]
Talent Retention in the 21st Century
Talent acquisition and retention has changed markedly over the last 15 years due to globalization and technology. As both companies and employees emerge from the 2008 recession and the painful [...]
Five Business Books for Summer Reading
Summer seems to offer more opportunities for reading. The pace in business lessens as people take vacations, kids are out of school, and the hot weather beckons us to slow down. [...]
The Landscape of the Changing Workplace
freedigitalphotos.net by Ambro Work in the 21st century is changing. Gone are the days of a 35-year tenure at one job with a retirement pension. Today’s workers are [...]