When was the last time an employee of yours suggested an awesome business-building idea? If you can’t remember, it might be time to inspire some creative thinking from all corners of your company. Here’s an excerpt from my latest Inc.com Girl Power: Female CEOs blog post:

“It’s crazy to think that all great ideas need to come from you or from your top managers. Chances are, your employees who are your “feet on the street” know more about your customers than you might. If they know so much, why not tap into that knowledge and ask them for ideas?”

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