BottomLine Growth

The changing definition of “leadership”

BottomLine Growth — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:06 +0000

Your company is growing and you are hiring multiple generations who all require a different style of leadership. Are you ready to optimize the team by recognizing the differences?

Breaking through…

BottomLine Growth — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:41 +0000

This is great news for women executives around the world. Recently, I was interviewed by SmartCEO Magazine and was asked what challenge I faced as a business women. My response is the continued inequality in the Board Room. While I do not believe it is necessarily a purposeful oversight, it is an oversight none-the-less. It is proven that women provide strong leadership as active members on Boards but still the volume of women on Corporate Boards remains extremely low in comparison to their male counterparts.

Congratulations to Germany and Lufthansa for breaking the barrier. May it continue in the US and abroad.

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Congratulations Carol!

BottomLine Growth — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:06:24 +0000

Carol’s Husband, Frank, joined Carol to celebrate her award as a 2012 Top 100 Women by The Daily Record

Some good news on the horizon

BottomLine Growth — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:35:28 +0000

While I still caution unnecessary spending and encourage cautious forecasting, this article is a positive sign.

The making of a good manager

BottomLine Growth — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:35:05 +0000

This article is specific to sales but can be applied across your organization. As you decide on promoting from within, keep in mind that being the best at a process does not mean being good at management. Providing mentorship and education to help your best employees grow into your best managers is key. Read more

Are you planning for your future?

BottomLine Growth — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:35:50 +0000

Even if you do not plan to leave your business tomorrow, it is important to have a plan for the future. Every decision you make today impacts your future and the options available to you. Better to understand those impacts than to leave them a mystery until it is too late.

Driving More Business

BottomLine Growth — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:35:26 +0000

Your best resources are internal, so finding new ways to help-them-help-you are always smart to consider. Read this article from Social Toaster

You Can’t Rehabilitate All The Bad

BottomLine Growth — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:35:23 +0000

This article focuses on the more outward behavior problem of bullying but applies to the more passive aggressive behavior that can more easily avoid detection by upper management because it is more subtle. It is important for management to recognize issues and address them from all angles which some times requires some tough decisions. The best for all parties involved is rapid and decisive action.

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How to Leverage Longer Planning Horizons in Sales and Operations Planning/Integrated Business Planning

BottomLine Growth — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:35:45 +0000

Since the beginning of time, there has been a sibling rivalry between sales generating departments and administrative. The reality is that both components of any organization are equally important and when working well together, create a much more efficient, effective and successful organization. Learn how Integrated Business Planning is changing the way everyone plays in the same sandbox. Read More in CFO.com

Enjoying some time at Junior Achievement

BottomLine Growth — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:08:50 +0000

My friends at Junior Achievement