The virtual interview for an executive role has become almost standard these days, although some companies are still conducting them in person. What are your thoughts on this matter? Here are the pros and cons of each format:
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Every company must be able to keep up with a rapidly changing competitive environment and the speed of the digital age. That’s where the chief technology officer (CTO) comes in. The recent pandemic underscores the fact that technology disruption can bring a business to its knees, virtually overnight. Scores of business were forced to work…
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Keith Stroup is a Washington, DC public-interest attorney who founded NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) in 1970. Stroup obtained his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Illinois in 1965, and in 1968 he graduated from Georgetown Law School in Washington, DC. Stroup first smoked marijuana when he was…
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In today’s world, emotional intelligence is critical — especially in the leadership realm. At Y Scouts, we can help your organization find exceptional and emotionally intelligent leaders that traditional hiring methods cannot.
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It’s official. Cannabis is becoming more mainstream. Does that mean you should consider a job in the industry? Some executives may hesitate to work for a cannabis company until they gain a full understanding of how it fits in with their personal marketing plan and career aspirations. Cannabis experience can be a valuable addition to…
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Everyone leads differently. But all leadership involves power. Leaders use their power to engage others and inspire them to action. It’s important, therefore, for leaders to understand the many types of power available to them. Power doesn’t necessarily stem from a title or role. The best leaders, whether they have legitimate power or not, understand…
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Chris has held both sales and leadership positions in the investment management as well as executive leadership positions in the cannabis industry. In his current role, Chris is the Managing Partner of Phoenix Distributors, a sales and marketing as a service company for the cannabis industry. Phoenix Distributors focuses on helping Cannabis and CBD…
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While still an emerging industry, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the best cannabis executives — but they’re out there! We’re sharing some common traits to look for when searching for the next great leader for your business.
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Ari Sherman and Jourdan Samel are Sales & Marketing executives in the natural products industry. Ari and Jourdan Co-Founded Hemp Health and natural foods brand Evo Hemp in 2012 to facilitate the evolution of the United States family farm. By establishing a supply chain of U.S. grown hemp, they’re working to revive the country’s agricultural system.…
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One aspect of the cannabis business that is ripe for change relates to how it represents certain groups. From learning more about the industry to finding ways to join its community, here are some tips for diversifying the business for people of color and those who identify as LGBTQ.
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