Management News

Oct 29, 2014, 2:30 pm CDT
Dallas Business Journal

Frost Bank reports strong third quarter earnings

The acquisition of WNB Bancshares Inc. in May 2013 contributed to about half of Frost's loan and deposit growth.
Oct 29, 2014, 12:05 pm CDT
Dallas Business Journal

BioFuel Energy Corp. completes $275M acquisition of Dallas real estate firm

Denver energy company BioFuel Energy Corp. has completed its acquisition of Dallas-based JBGL Builder Finance in a $275 million deal.
Oct 29, 2014, 11:02 am CDT
How-To: Growth Strategies, The Business Journals

Lead like it matters: Leading people is messy, so get used to it

Integrating what you learn into your behaviors and actions, and making it real for you, and those you lead, is a much bigger challenge.
Oct 29, 2014, 10:20 am CDT
How-To: Growth Strategies, The Business Journals

3 reasons to choose a mentor outside of your comfort zone

When it comes to picking a mentor, says entrepreneur Bert Gervais, look beyond similarities of race, gender, or age. With a desire to learn more about how those factors play into creating a successful mentor/mentee relationship, Gervais offers his perspective.
Oct 29, 2014, 9:44 am CDT
How-To: Growth Strategies, The Business Journals

3 tactics for dealing with change resisters

Some employees can be incredibly resistant to change. Here are three strategies to try before moving them off your team.
Oct 29, 2014, 9:16 am CDT
Dallas Business Journal

RadioShack seeks aid from turnaround advisory firm MAEVA Group

Corporate turnaround and restructuring company MAEVA Group LLC will provide advisory services to the board of directors and management team of struggling electronics retailer RadioShack.
Oct 28, 2014, 1:01 pm CDT
How-To: Human Resources, The Business Journals

Managing: How to reject an internal candidate

Each week Alison Green answers workplace and management questions from readers.
Oct 28, 2014, 12:48 pm CDT
How-To: Growth Strategies, The Business Journals

4 options for choosing the right advisor for your business

How can you make a good choice among the variety of organizations and individuals providing support, review, strategies and implementation?
Oct 27, 2014, 1:44 pm CDT
The Business Journals

How the owner of a tugboat company prepped Laurie Baker for a career in real estate

One of our favorite quotes comes from Madeleine Albright, who once said: "There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." We couldn't agree more. So every Monday, we will be talking with different women from around the country about mentorship — what it means, how to do it and why it's well worth the effort.
Oct 25, 2014, 9:34 pm CDT
How-To: Growth Strategies, The Business Journals

Harvey Mackay: Winners thrive on pressure while losers fear it

Winners look forward to pressure. It brings out their best. People who welcome pressure are more successful.
Oct 24, 2014, 3:24 pm CDT
Dallas Business Journal

MediGain lands $38M from Prudential for acquisitions, growth

MediGain has obtained $38 million in funding from Prudential Capital Group to continue the nationwide expansion of its revenue cycle management, medical billing and reimbursement services.
Oct 24, 2014, 3:16 pm CDT
Washington Bureau, The Business Journals

About that pandemic preparedness: DHS spent millions on respirators and antiviral drugs that may no longer work

Let's hope the federal government's response to Ebola is more effective than the Department of Homeland Security's pandemic preparedness. The agency's inspector general reports that everything from respirators to antiviral drugs may no longer work because of DHS mismanagement.
Oct 24, 2014, 1:15 pm CDT
How-To: Human Resources, The Business Journals

How tough is today's interview process? Look at this real-life example

Companies are being thorough, and candidates better know their stuff!
Oct 24, 2014, 12:30 pm CDT
Dallas Business Journal

The Brad Pitt connection: TPG buys majority stake in star-studded talent agency

In a reported $225 million transaction, TPG owns 53 percent of Creative Artists Agency, a sports and talent company based in Los Angeles.
Oct 24, 2014, 10:57 am CDT
How-To: Growth Strategies, The Business Journals

5 ways to deal with uncertainty

As much as we try to avoid it, the fact of the matter is that uncertainty is inevitable.