The most valuable employee attribute
October 19, 2011 by Bob Hill
In a recent New York Times interview, Stetson Hats CEO Pamela Fields reveals how employees made her a more capable CEO. More…
October 19, 2011 by Bob Hill
How 5 famous CEOs found the secret to success
September 30, 2010 by Bob Hill
You know the names. Here are the ideas that eventually catapulted them into the economic stratosphere: More…
5 keys to managing the ‘know-it-alls’
August 3, 2010 by Bob Hill
Some employees have tremendous expertise … and some just think they do. Here are five tips for managing both types: More…
Connecting the C-suite and business intelligence
June 25, 2010 by Valerie Helmbreck
Business intelligence software is the darling of upper management — when they know how to access and use it. But for older, senior execs who aren’t comfy in the digital world, both these things can be a stumbling block. What to do?
Selling up the ladder: Crucial tips to close the CEO
February 9, 2010 by Ken Dooley
Companies are still buying, but many of the buying decisions are being made higher up the executive ladder. And selling at the executive level requires a different set of skills and strategies. More…
Survey: Who’s offering raises in 2010?
January 14, 2010 by Bob Hill
Nearly 85% of companies froze annual “merit” raises in 2009. Now that things are starting to improve, are you in an industry that offers opportunity for growth in 2010? More…
Survey: Would you pay for online content?
December 7, 2009 by Bob Hill
Several media CEOs believe they can create a profitable business model by charging for online content. A recent survey was aimed at finding out if those CEOs are right.
Five CEOs who ran their firms into the ground — and profited from it
October 20, 2009 by Bob Hill
Should C-level salaries be subject to closer scrutiny? Before you answer, consider these five CEOs whose earnings went through the roof in 2008, despite the fact their companies’ stock prices dropped off a cliff: More…
