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EBay CEO Meg Whitman to Retire :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook. She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success.

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Avon CEO Andrea Jung Takes Seat on Apple's Board :: Women on Business

Women on Business

NASDAQ: APPL ) has named Andrea Jung , CEO of Avon  (NYSE: AVP ), as the eigth member of its board of directors. Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, stated that Jung will bring a “new dimension&# to the company’s board. Andrea Jung is the first woman and the first Asian to hold a seat on Apple’s board.Â

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Four Ways to Grow Your Business

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Supporting local is a growing consumer trend,” said Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact. “The national discussion about the importance of small business to our economic recovery has raised awareness, as have shop local movements like Small Business Saturday. Stay current on the latest trends.

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Female Leadership on the Decline in Canada :: Women on Business

Women on Business

CEO, CMO, COO, CIO, CFO, etc.), of upper management positions were held by women (up from 14.4% found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. which is down 4% from 30% in the prior year.

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Can Leaders Take a Break? :: Women on Business

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I know of the CEO of a company who takes Fridays off during winter as “personal ski days.&# I can’t see one. 2 Linda C Smith December 17th, 2010 at 3:17 pm This is an interesting article and interesting that this topic would come up with female leaders at Purdue. I’ve noticed that male leaders take time off.

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3 Ways to Motivate Employees During Times of Change :: Women on.

Women on Business

As the CEO you have final say, but your employees can provide thoughts that you may have overlooked, which can actually add to your business plans. A manager that can provide this to their employees will develop a loyal and strong team. They will feel like you value their input, and take it into consideration when making decisions.