If you asked Bob Dearsley of which accomplishment he is most proud, he would list his two children at the top, followed soon after by his impressive business successes. And now, those two triumphs have come together with his daughter, Verity Dearsley, playing a prominent role both at itpr and BFO International.

From his trademark cowboy boots, to his no-holds-barred approach to business, former Fortune 100 C-Suite executive, Jeffrey Hayzlett, has been called a maverick in the world of marketing.

Meet Wayne Pacelle, fierce animal rights advocate and Chief Executive Officer of the US Animal Humane Society.

During his tenure as HSUS President and CEO, Pacelle has driven transformational change for animals and spurred major growth for the organization, which has emerged as the nation’s 138th largest charity and and most effective animal protection organization.

One of the hardest things to do as a manager is to fire someone. It sucks. I have done it many times, and it never gets easier. But it is one of the most important things a manager can do when someone is dragging the team down.

As an entrepreneur and advisor to business leaders, I always have a stack of books sitting on my desk that have been recommended to me by friends and colleagues. Each year, I compile a list of books that have either stuck with me year after year, or have emerged as new favorites in the last year. 

When you’ve got the right strategy, see it all the way through

Today Abbott completed its acquisition of St. Jude Medical, an established innovator and leader in cardiac care. This is the next step in a long-term strategy we’ve pursued for almost 20 years, and largely fulfills our original vision of building a premier business in heart health.

Social media trends are an ever-evolving entity, with exciting new developments happening all of the time. Not only great for casual and personal users of social media platforms, new developments in how we can use social media and the tools available to us are a boon for social media advertising. Trends come and go, but there are some specific trends we can anticipate with some certainty as being prominent in 2017.

“People buy from people they know, like and trust” is a time-tested sales motto. 

To make the sale, it becomes essential to distinguish your personalbrand.

We each have a unique DNA and upbringing. Accordingly, who you are plus your experiences have shaped your views on life. In your quiet time, reflect on the major lessons you have learned to include:

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You found her! She said "yes"! No not the love of your life, but almost as good. We're talking about your star performer. Here are the three must-haves to ensure she's still on your team a year from now.

Yes, I’m guilty of using the M-word.