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Interns to the Rescue! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Susan Gunelius Guest post by Abby Marks Beale (learn more about Abby at the end of this post) As a solo entrepreneur, I have learned to spend my time on those things I major in (activities I am good at and like to do) while parceling out the things I minor in (tasks I am not good at or don’t enjoy) to those who have the expertise (and interest!).

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Psychology of Time – The Impact on Your Orientation

CO2

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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Can Leaders Take a Break? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Female leaders need to recognize that taking time off is part and parcel of taking proper care of themselves. I know of the CEO of a company who takes Fridays off during winter as “personal ski days.&# He doesn’t ask, he just does. A burned out leader is useless.

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Design Matters

N2Growth Blog

You bring up Apple, a shining example (no pun intended) of design being part and parcel of brand. With Apple design and user experience as so inextricably linked they are one and the same. Apple isn't simply selling superior functionality, but also a certain style that is communicated through design.

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Leadership & Emotional Control | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Controlling one's emotions is part and parcel of emotional intelligence. Is your article title really about anger management or appropriate emotional expression in business? link] mikemyatt A great motto Anna, and sound perspectives as well. Thanks for commenting. link] landoncreasy Hi Mike, Great post. A blog post?

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Harvard Business Review on Building Better Teams: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

Harvard Business Review on Building Better Teams Various Contributors Harvard Business Review Press (2011) How and why some teams “shoot out the lights”…and most don’t Those who aspire to help create and then lead create teams that deliver high-impact results will find the material in this HBR book invaluable. It is one of the volumes [.].

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Mary Barra Brings Teaming to General Motors

Harvard Business Review

GM’s bankruptcy and bailout four years ago earned it the nickname “Government Motors,” a reference to both the $80 billion lent by the US government (repaid in full in December, 2013) and to the bureaucratic, top-down management GM executives had used to try to reverse the company’s tailspin. They play well as a team.

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