What to do when an employee is too friendly

  • April 01, 2004

Overly friendly staff members can pose a real dilemma for managers. How can you keep a professional distance and avoid the appearance of favoritism, yet still make sure...

From ‘corporate Siberia’ to CEO

  • May 01, 2001

Soon after Kenneth Chenault joined American Express in his early 30s, he took a job as VP of marketing for the firm’s low-profile merchandise services unit.