Kim Castleberry is a content development strategist and writer based out of Colorado. She recently served as Associate Director of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. This HR CEO made a huge comeback after nearly losing her business [video] video March 20, 2017 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 5312 viewson Leadership “My Vistage group helped me organize my thoughts, prioritize, and guide me. Little by little, things began to turn around.” — Pam Jung, WorkForce Solutions Group Pamela Jung doesn’t quit. Ever. Even during that stretch in 2008 when she had to lease out half of her office building, cut her staff to a skeleton … How a fashion industry CEO survived the toughest times December 23, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 3437 viewson Leadership Asking for help when it’s needed is such simple logic. But saying those three little words, “I need help,” out loud can sometimes feel so defeating. Entrepreneurs and business leaders often wear so many different hats that solving problems and navigating challenges, without leaning on anyone else, can become second nature—even a matter of survival. … Creating a cleaner, greener future: How a chemical products company shows love for the planet and its people November 18, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 1097 viewson Business Growth & Strategy, Innovation, Leadership A company using trucks to spray mosquito-killing chemicals seems an unlikely steward of the environment. But in 2015, this is precisely how Illinois’ top sustainability officials described St. Charles-based Clarke after winning the Governor’s Sustainability Award for the second time in three years. Their renovated 27,000-square-foot, open-concept facility, which is surrounded by restored native prairie … Growing (and Keeping) a Culture that Puts People First November 5, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 1239 viewson Leadership When David Cronin and Chris Izquierdo founded DevFacto Technologies, their recipe for success was simple: happy employees = satisfied customers = thriving business. It’s a theory that most companies understand conceptually, but stumble (or just plain fail) when laying the groundwork for how the organization will operate culturally. Fortunately for Cronin and Izquierdo, when they … From Groundnuts to Hotels: Growing a Household Brand October 14, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 1296 viewson Leadership When you’re a third-generation CEO in charge of growing a company that’s long been a household name in your homeland, time doesn’t get more valuable. Such is the case for Yu-Gene Liew, who runs Pagoda Foods, the booming snack foods division of his family’s business, the Thong Fook Group, in Malaysia. Liew has been a … 1 2 3 > »
This HR CEO made a huge comeback after nearly losing her business [video] video March 20, 2017 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 5312 viewson Leadership “My Vistage group helped me organize my thoughts, prioritize, and guide me. Little by little, things began to turn around.” — Pam Jung, WorkForce Solutions Group Pamela Jung doesn’t quit. Ever. Even during that stretch in 2008 when she had to lease out half of her office building, cut her staff to a skeleton …
How a fashion industry CEO survived the toughest times December 23, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 3437 viewson Leadership Asking for help when it’s needed is such simple logic. But saying those three little words, “I need help,” out loud can sometimes feel so defeating. Entrepreneurs and business leaders often wear so many different hats that solving problems and navigating challenges, without leaning on anyone else, can become second nature—even a matter of survival. …
Creating a cleaner, greener future: How a chemical products company shows love for the planet and its people November 18, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 1097 viewson Business Growth & Strategy, Innovation, Leadership A company using trucks to spray mosquito-killing chemicals seems an unlikely steward of the environment. But in 2015, this is precisely how Illinois’ top sustainability officials described St. Charles-based Clarke after winning the Governor’s Sustainability Award for the second time in three years. Their renovated 27,000-square-foot, open-concept facility, which is surrounded by restored native prairie …
Growing (and Keeping) a Culture that Puts People First November 5, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 1239 viewson Leadership When David Cronin and Chris Izquierdo founded DevFacto Technologies, their recipe for success was simple: happy employees = satisfied customers = thriving business. It’s a theory that most companies understand conceptually, but stumble (or just plain fail) when laying the groundwork for how the organization will operate culturally. Fortunately for Cronin and Izquierdo, when they …
From Groundnuts to Hotels: Growing a Household Brand October 14, 2015 by Kim Castleberry 0 comments 1296 viewson Leadership When you’re a third-generation CEO in charge of growing a company that’s long been a household name in your homeland, time doesn’t get more valuable. Such is the case for Yu-Gene Liew, who runs Pagoda Foods, the booming snack foods division of his family’s business, the Thong Fook Group, in Malaysia. Liew has been a …