October
2005
When companies overlook women for executive positions, they ignore a vast talent pool and undermine their profitability. So argues Robin Gerber, author of the newly released Katharine Graham: The Leadership Journey of an American Icon. In this interview, Gerber tells what overlooking women costs companies, what women bring to the boardroom table, and what women -- and men -- need to become truly great leaders.
How a focused and determined new manager of an underperforming hotel tightened expectations, showed the staff their potential, and turned the property's finances around.
While many other positions in a retail operation are crucial, a great store manager can motivate a team and dramatically improve customer relations -- and sales. This is a story about one such manager.
It's essential for companies to energize the people who have the most direct contact with customers. Here are three keys to increasing agents' dedication, enthusiasm, and customer focus.
When engagement slides, key outcomes -- including future sales, growth, and profit -- are sure to follow, writes William J. McEwen, author of Married to the Brand. Every manager should be laser-focused on building and protecting the company's most precious assets -- its powerful and passionate customer relationships.