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Managing the “Great Expectations” of the Next Sales Generation

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The death of the traditional salesman has been greatly exaggerated,” heralded a recent column in The Economist (October 22, 2011). Then when a VP of sales says: “Your grad left our company after a year,” I have to give him the bad news — “You didn’t engage your new employee the way she expected.”. They’re so high maintenance!”

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Women CEOs and the State of Female Executives [Infographic]

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According to Catalyst, women held just 2% of Fortune 500 CEO positions in 2011. You’ll find realities, myths, and messages from women who have managed to land CEO roles in Fortune 500 companies. You’ll find realities, myths, and messages from women who have managed to land CEO roles in Fortune 500 companies.

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Minority-Owned Private-Equity Firms Drive Higher Rates of Return

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: A study by the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) found that the funds managed by its member firms (79% of which are owned by minorities and 69% of which have women or minorities in at least half of the investment roles) had a median net internal rate of return of 15% from 1998-2011.

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Employee Volunteer Programs Make A Difference In The Community

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Companies that engage employees and the community through employee volunteerism are making a difference to more than the bottom line. Incorporating programs for social good into their culture helps companies stand out in their community, enhances recruiting opportunities and leads to greater satisfaction among employees.

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Gut Check — Score One for Intuition

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And when I had to buy a new car unexpectedly, I purchased the practical pre-owned SUV instead of a sassy little brand new convertible giving myself some breathing room with a manageable payment once I had to live off of unemployment and savings a year later. Should Companies Pay for Excessive Interviews? Conversations about.

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

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Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Broaden your influence outside the company.

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Katrina Markoff Named Woman of the Year by American Express and.

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Katrina Markoff launched her gourmet chocolate company in 1998. Instead, she left some of her chocolate samples with the Neiman Marcus buyer, and the next day he called and asked for more, which he left in the company’s break room. Katrina leads her company with a focus on keeping her staff creative and relaxed.