We’ve all read the stories of the new CEO stepping into a strong company culture. The good CEOs express various concerns around wanting to preserve what is … Read more
Yes, You Can Reduce Employee Stress – and Maximize Performance, Too
Many managers mistakenly fear that efforts focused on reducing employee stress require reducing productivity, or creating a “country club” … Read more
4 Leadership Lessons To Take Away From the Penn State Scandal
Second of two parts Here are four (4) lessons to take away from the Penn State scandal and make part of “the book” your people read: 1. Build a culture of … Read more
How to Help Your Team Deliver On Your Brand Promise
Becky McKinnell, CEO of Maine-based iBec Creative, and listed by Businessweek as one of the Top Entrepreneurs Under 25 found herself facing a dilemma many … Read more
The Titleless Leader: They Understand That We’re Better Together
By Nan S. Russell “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”? ~ African proverb During the Beijing Olympics, beach … Read more
Aftermath of Penn State: 3 Questions You Should be Asking Your Team
First of two parts The aftermath of the Penn State scandal isn’t going away any time soon. Personally, I would like to treat the situation as a teachable … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: It’s Not as Much About What You Pay as What You Offer
By Mel Kleiman Food retailing is a business about people and food. It’s about people who like people and people who love food. Share the love.” – George … Read more
Paying Your Dues: Are You Willing to Do What It Takes to Get There?
To be successful, you have to pay your dues. That is a favorite phrase to all the people I know that complain to me about their journey. That journey could … Read more
Inspiring People to Do Their Best: It Takes Rewarding Head and Heart
By Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek There are two things people want more than sex and money — recognition and praise. — Mary Kay Ash, founder, Mary Kay … Read more
3 Reasons Why Company Culture Simply Cannot Be Ignored
Most of my readers know I’m Irish, though I usually write from a more global perspective or give my insights on news and issues that originate outside … Read more