The Best Recruits May Not Be Who You Think

When hiring new employees, we so often lock ourselves only into the potential candidate’s experience.  Yet, Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, argues “The most effective way to hire fantastic, loyal employees who will fit into your company...

Looking For Work? Do These Six Things Every Day!

We’ve all seen the headlines: Millions Out of Work!  Unemployment Over 9%! As the economy and job market continue to face tough challenges it’s easy to get discouraged when in the position of looking for meaningful work. Yet, there are good jobs still out...

How To Become An Energizer In the Workplace!

We’ve all met one of those people who has such a magnetic positive energy that they are impossible to ignore—and impossible not to be inspired by. They make every room they walk into come alive. It’s a game-changing quality to have for business leaders and managers....

Interviewing Potential Employees: A Waste of Time?

Most business owners and managers will tell you the interview(s) of potential hires is the most important part of the process. Not Kevin Ryan, the CEO and founder of Gilt Groupe, a flash sales site that has grown to 850 employees and $500 million in gross sales since...

Lois Lodge Named CEO Inc. September Charity Fund Recipient

Every month, CEO Inc. donates a percentage of its profits to a selected local charity.  President Debby Millhouse said, “We feel very connected to the Charlotte community and it’s our way of giving something back each month.  Frankly it’s one of the true joys of being...