Entries by Michael Gansl

Aim For a Mix of “Doers, Thinkers & Feelers”

  Nancy Dubuc is the Chief Executive of A&E Networks, a global entertainment media company. In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of The New York Times, Dubuc spoke about the importance of trust, the value of constructive thoughts and the idea of mixing “doers, thinkers and feelers” in the workplace. Here are some key points […]

Words of Wisdom from Vivek Gupta

Vivek Gupta is the C.E.O of Zensar Technologies, a global software services company based in Pune, India. In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of the New York times, Gupta opened up about his management style, hiring techniques and the importance of a solid elevator pitch. Here are some highlights from the interview: Know the difference […]

Marketing Trends For 2015: Wearable Technology Expected to Increase

The prevalence of wearable technologies are expected to increase this year. These devices present an interesting opportunity for advertisers and marketers who will need to adapt their digital marketing strategy for each kind of device. Some general observations regarding these technologies can be made: Advertisements for wearable technology, such as Google Glass, Apple Watch or the […]

Marketing Trends For 2015: Mobile Marketing Will Dominate

  One of the biggest trends for marketers to observe in 2015 is the prominence and dominance of the mobile consumer. A number of interesting points can be made on this topic: Mobile is estimated to be the primary channel for paid search by the end of 2015. Having a website optimized for mobile, and […]

Marketing Trends for 2015: Content Marketing

The marketing landscape is changing rapidly before our eyes. Business owners and marketers need to plan strategies for the coming year well in advance – now more than ever. One of the big marketing trends for 2015 is content marketing. But what does “content marketing” mean, and why is it so crucial? Content marketing is […]

The Six-Chair Meeting Theory

Lew Cirne is the Chief Executive of New Relic, a software analytics company based out of San Francisco. In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of the New York times, Cirne discussed his approach to management and meetings: As an executive, don’t fall into the trap of wanting everyone to like you: “You can’t get […]

Make Accountability and Learning a Habit

Natarajan Chandrasekaran is the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, an Indian multinational IT service, consulting and business solutions company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of the New York Times, Chandrasekaran opened up about his approaches to leadership, learning, and the importance of accountability: Learning is achieved by culture, not mandate: “Everyone has to take […]

Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones

Mitch Rothschild is the chief executive of Vitals , a website that connects patients with doctors and medical facilities. Adam Bryant from the New York Times sat down with Rothschild to discuss his early lessons from managing people, his leadership style, and how he hires. Here are some great points from the article: Developing personal connections with your employees can be emotionally draining: […]

7 Smart Questions to Ask At the End of Every Job Interview

At the end of every job interview, most people know that they should ask questions. It shows that you’re interested and gives you valuable information, but what do you ask? Here are 7 great questions to ask during your next interview: What do you like most about working for this company? They’ll tell you what they […]

For Ad-Tech Biz, NY is the Place to Be

Silicon Valley may have more startups and money, but New York City is a predominant force in ad-tech, with two other key sectors that are being transformed by technology – digital media and e-commerce. And, New York City is also a strong contender in other emerging industries such as financial tech and health tech. Scott Knoll, CEO […]