What do former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and Tina Fey have in common? They are both alumni of The Second City, the legendary improvisational enterprise that began in Chicago and also houses famous stages in Toronto and Hollywood. While Fey took her comedic talents to the small and big screen, Costolo became CEO of one of […]
Medical education has a saying that could apply to B2B mentorship: “See one, do one, teach one.” Essentially, you first watch someone else performing a process. Then, you learn to do it yourself. Finally, you share your knowledge with others. It’s the last tenet, teaching, that deserves more attention. C-suite level B2B professionals are craving advice and market knowledge […]
Let’s face it, we all love to be inspired. Motivational mottos help keep us B2B professionals focused on our goals, our ideas. They empower us to succeed in our careers, especially when we’ve lost focus. So what inspires today’s B2B business leaders? B2Bnn asked some of the top CEOs in the B2B space which quote or motto they regularly turn to when […]
Did you hear about the engineer who wore a wrinkled polo shirt to a meeting with President Barack Obama? In fairness, he didn’t know the meeting was with his Commander-in-Chief, and he was told to dress in business casual attire. But his fashion fail is a lesson any business leader should heed. The trend to dress […]
Smart CEOs realize that the strength of their company relies heavily on the commitment and dedication of its employees. Looking beyond compensation, incentives and employee benefits are instrumental in attracting and retaining top talent. When it comes to incentives, the tried-and-true cash bonuses and employee of the month awards (who doesn’t love a pretty plaque on the wall?) […]
Ever see that episode of Friends when someone eats Ross’ sandwich at work? He basically flips out. In the winter months all of us in the office might have a similar reaction to Ross. Sometimes we’re all just 10 seconds away from losing it. Whether it’s the low temperatures, the snow, the lack of sunlight […]
The recent decline of the Canadian dollar has sent markets, investors and commentators in a bit of a tailspin. We all know exporters are jumping for joy and importers are worried about elevated costs, but if your business involves exporting services in the areas such as advertising, marketing or digital media, what do currency fluctuations […]
