Tag: CEO

July 30, 2015

Cydcor Reviews #GirlBoss

Written by Sophia Amoruso, founder of online women’s clothing retailer Nasty Gal, #GirlBoss lays out Amoruso’s rise to success and the struggles she’s gone through to make it to the top. It’s the classic underdog story that’s both inspirational and educational. Amoruso wrote #GirlBoss for entrepreneurs seeking a path to success that’s different from the norm, no matter how problematic that path may be. Eight years after selling vintage clothing on Ebay, Amoruso is the founder, CEO, and creative director of an online […]

April 10, 2015

Cydcor Reviews ‘The Hard Things About Hard Things’

About The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz Hard Things is Ben Horowitz’s guide to things you don’t typically learn in business school. Most of this book is a summary of practical wisdom about handling the hardest problems related to starting a business. It may be exciting to jump into the business world, but it is difficult as well. Horowitz analyzes the different kinds of problems that leaders deal […]

March 11, 2014

Investing in Your Career

Cydcor Career

When an entrepreneur gets an idea for a business, investments need to be made into the idea to make it a reality.  Investment is not only a reference to financial backing, but personal time, planning and energy.  At Cydcor, we believe today’s job seekers should look to entrepreneurship for inspiration on making career decisions.  Treating your resume like a business plan is the best way to create a career that is fulfilling.  Starting out can be overwhelming, so it is […]

December 17, 2013

Cydcor Reviews: Onward by Howard Schultz

Cydcor Reviews: Onward Author: Howard Schultz Reviewer: Gail Michalak, Cydcor VP of Marketing and Communications Description of this book:  Onward is the story of how Starbucks Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz turned Starbucks around after a downturn in financial performance.  Schultz explains that while the recession definitely had an impact in the loss in profits for the massive international coffee and specialty company, the biggest factor was a shift in company culture.  Onward explains Shultz’ decision to return to the […]

August 6, 2010

Getting to know Gary Polson

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal recently sat down with our very own Gary Polson to discuss his role as CEO of Cydcor for nearly a decade now, what he thinks has contributed to Cydcor’s success as one of the best sales outsourcing companies in the world and what opportunities he sees in growing Cydcor. Read the full interview with Gary Polson here.