As an executive in the technology sector, every hire that you make is absolutely key. You’re asking people to join you on a journey into the unknown. You need them to share your dreams and to trust that you’ll have their backs. You’re asking...
Tom had been the VP of Sales for a successful mid-sized software firm. He had been a key member of the team and had helped plot sales strategy, drove sales and had been responsible for hiring many of their best salespeople. Then, one day, he was gone. He went through...
Regardless of whether you’re looking for a new job, for a promotion within your organization, or to quantify your value to your boss during a performance review, it pays to have a handle on what makes you special. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics the...
In the early stages of a technology company’s life, the founder usually pays him/herself whatever the company can afford and pays the employees as little as they possibly can. As the company matures, base salaries begin to gel and ranges are established for various...
Interviewing candidates, and trying to understand if they properly fit the position and your culture, is one of your most critical tasks as a leader. The fact is that people spend way too much time and effort looking for very specific industry fit and experience for...
When you’re looking to hire a new leader for a team, should you let the employees interview their potential new boss and weigh in on the decision? If you think employees should be allowed to interview their prospective boss you probably have the goal of being...
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