By Dotty Giusti, Summerfield Associates There are a lot of clever people out there working out the “perfect” recruitment process, putting potential employees through psychometric testing, a series of eliminating interviews, a neediness for a CV akin to running for presidency and more detailed than Webster ‘s. In reality, much of this can be...
Learn MoreFounded in 1991 to recognize the contribution of business owners and key executives to the Memphis community, and to foster the development of the entrepreneurial spirit that makes this city great, the Society of Entrepreneurs each year welcomes new inductees into its fold. The honor of inclusion is significant because it is one bestowed by peers...
Learn MoreBy Society of Entrepreneurs Member Dr. Mary C. McDonald published in The Daily News on 2/25/2016 President Lincoln once said, “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” What amazing insight from someone living in an era we would consider as slow-paced compared to the frenetic pace of change in society...
Learn MoreBy Society of Entrepreneurs Member Dr. Mary C. McDonald published in The Daily News on 4/28/2016 Wise decision-making is a core function of leadership. Your job as a leader is to keep the main thing, the main thing. How do you achieve that goal knowing that there are times when everything seems like a good idea, everything seems important,...
Learn MoreThe Society of Entrepreneurs sponsors a mentoring group that meets once a month for a group of 16 owners of established, growing businesses called the Insights Group. The group met today and discussed business book recommendations. Highlights from the list are: Amaze Every Customer Every Time: 52 Tools for Delivering the Most Amazing Customer...
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