Techies admit reading the boss’s email
October 3, 2012 by Valerie Helmbreck
If this doesn’t convince you to be careful about what you write in email, nothing will.
October 3, 2012 by Valerie Helmbreck
8 ways to lead — and prosper — in tough times
August 10, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Some CEOs of small and midsize companies have figured out how to push their people — and their companies — through tough times. More…
Guess which employees lead tech innovation
April 30, 2012 by Valerie Helmbreck
A recent survey asked CEOs to name the employee who more often leads the company in the area of tech innovation. Their answer? Hint: It’s not the head of IT.
How Steve Jobs got control of his company — and himself
February 15, 2012 by Valerie Helmbreck
One of the many stories that have been coming out about the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs is how he made a comeback using a “reputation audit,” and how the lesson applies to almost anyone in business.
Alan Greenspan: ‘Worry about inflation’
January 11, 2012 by Bob Hill
In a recent interview with Charlie Rose, the ex-Fed chairman expressed deep concern about the economic state of the U.S. More…
Tech CEO blunders of the year
December 29, 2011 by Valerie Helmbreck
Nobody said running a cutting edge technology company was gonna be easy. But a number of tech CEOs made it look exceptionally hard in the past year.
Economic Outlook: Not pretty, say CEOs and CFOs alike
November 21, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
Perhaps the only certainty about the current economic situation is the amount of uncertainty that plagues companies of all sizes and industries. And that spells trouble. More…
Do you have the right name to be a CEO?
August 8, 2011 by Bob Hill
A new study reveals what the most common CEO names are, and the crucial role your birth name plays in predicting your C-suite potential. More…
84% of employees can’t wait to say, ‘I quit!’
January 13, 2011 by Bob Hill
A recent survey confirms an unprecedented number of employees plan to test the job market in 2011. More…
Common mistakes when selling to the top person
August 26, 2010 by Ken Dooley
There are seven deal-shattering mistakes salespeople typically make when talking to CEOs, owners of companies and other high level prospects. More…
5 biggest misconceptions CEOs have about Sales
April 13, 2010 by Bob Hill
In his book 5 Deadly Sins CEOs Make in Sales, author Jim Lewis breaks down five major misconceptions the head honcho often has about selling: More…
Surveys reveal CEOs’ biggest hopes, fears
March 5, 2010 by Bob Hill
More than 80% of CEOs are confident the economy will bounce back this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what they hope will happen, as well as the two things they fear will happen: More…
5 audit areas the Feds are targeting this year
February 17, 2010 by Bob Hill
If you’re a small business owner, or even someone who handles your own taxes, here are five areas you’ll want to monitor very closely on your return: More…
3 reasons Warren Buffett thrives in a down economy
February 16, 2010 by Bob Hill
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. Here are three priceless sales takeaways from his keynote address at Berkshire Hathaway’s 2009 shareholder’s meeting: More…
Is Apple risking its rep with new advertising ploy?
November 27, 2009 by Bob Hill
Apple wants to patent technology that would allow it to display advertising on just about everything with a screen. It’s also exploring ways to force consumers to view the ads, whether they want to or not. More…
CEO popularity tanks when economy slumps
November 9, 2009 by Valerie Helmbreck
Another victim of the economic downturn: The popularity of most CEOs. Employees anxious about their jobs seem to be taking out their anxiety on organizational leadership in many cases. More…
What do America’s self-made billionaires have in common?
October 23, 2009 by Bob Hill
Some people may tell you that extreme wealth is a matter of hard work, determination, education, opportunity, and a little bit of luck. While all that may be true, a recent study by Forbes reveals becoming a self-made billionaire may be anything but a random set of circumstances. More…
Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ ’12 Rules of Success’
September 9, 2009 by Bob Hill
Steve Jobs went from being an unemployed college dropout to becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. And he did it thanks to these “12 Rules to Success”: More…
The country’s most innovative companies — and why they are
September 4, 2009 by Bob Hill
When a group of well-known CEOs were recently asked to rank the most innovative companies in the country, their responses almost unanimously reinforced the notion that an ability to adapt and survive in a changing marketplace is the most valuable commodity a company has right now. More…
How 10 of the most well-known CEOs in America rate Obama’s policies
August 10, 2009 by Bob Hill
Whether you love or loathe President Obama’s policies, chances are, you’ve got an opinion. Check out how 10 of the nation’s leading CEOs differed when Business Week recently asked them to rate the current administration’s policies on healthcare, taxes and business (then tell us your own thoughts in the comments section below). More…
