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To Change Your Culture, You Must First Change Your Paradigms
“The culture of any organization is shaped by the behavior the leaders are willing to…
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Is Your Silent Salesman Well Dressed?
by guest blogger Katie Brandel Imagine this. Your doorbell rings, and you open it to…
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What is Quality?
When you hear someone mention quality, what comes to mind? The dictionary says: Quality (qual-i-ty)…
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Lack of Available People Forces “Customer of Choice”
We are starting to see signs of something I have not witnessed in my working…
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Work-Life Balance or a Balanced Life
We have all heard the phrase work-life balance used for years. It was a well-meaning…
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Employees are Whole People
My desire is to help leaders recognize the value of their employees and to develop…
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The 21st Century Leader
Definition- A person that is respected by others for their knowledge, understanding and foresight. Also,…
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Next Economic Hurdle, Supply Shortage
We are entering a business cycle I have never seen in my 50+ years in…
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Carefronting- A better approach to managing conflict
The world of management has transitioned from the harsh dictatorial environments of the past to…
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The Road to Leadership
Leaders are relatively easy to spot in a group. Just pay attention when you are…
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Employee Discipline; Punishment or Education
Many top executives say they struggle getting their front-line managers to have the “tough” conversations…
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Employment – Buyer’s Market to a Seller’s Market
Are you struggling to find qualified candidates for your open positions? Do you know anyone…
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Building a Bridge to Our Future Workforce
I am seeing a new warning sign in finding candidates for employment in our organizations’…
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Employees are People
Employees are People, not just Resources. Some managers say people are their greatest resource, but…
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The Value of Internships
There are multiple reasons why I believe every organization needs to have a thriving internship…
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Communication Styles – Tellers, Teachers and Mentors
Communication is interesting. I have come to realize that there are multiple ways of passing…
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Planning for Your Staff of the Future
I believe most organizations struggle in the area of staff planning because they look at…
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Millennials Are Not Job Hoppers
The other day I read a statement from Gallup that said Millennials are job hoppers.…
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Ignoring Your Key Employees
Over my career, in multiple organizations, I have noticed a tendency to pay little attention…
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Free Money is Killing our Economy
The concept of students loans, let me give you “free” money now and don’t pay…
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Apprenticeships, a New/ Old Thing
Apprenticeships are making a comeback. In this employment market where it is more and more…
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Being an Employer of Choice
I have been involved in the hiring process for over 30 years. I have managed…
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Hiring and Keeping Great Employees
Remember- Employees are the only asset a company has that appreciates; all other assets depreciate.…
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