An article last week on NFL.com spoke to the work schedule of Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, which averages 100 hours per week! Here’s how … Read more
Fast, Faster, Fastest: How Going Slow Simply Kills Organizations
First of two parts You could accurately call me Dr. Speed because I love speed. I don’t mean the speed associated with fast cars, but instead, … Read more
The True Key to Great Workforce Productivity
“Don’t confuse activity with achievement.” — John Wooden, American college basketball coach All my career, I’ve personal fought my tendency to “stay … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A Good Hiring System Is Simply a Recipe For Success
One of the most valuable skills any business owner or manager can have is the ability to develop, implement and ensure the use of effective systems. … Read more
Want to Honor America’s Veterans? Start by Recruiting and Hiring One
Today, as we honor America’s military veterans with parades and speeches and community luncheons, there is one form of recognition veterans value above … Read more
What You Should Do to Have a Viable (and Legal) Internship Program
With unpaid internship lawsuits popping up left and right, it’s a controversial time for both interns and intern employers everywhere. In fact, many are … Read more
Staying Focused, or Why Every Career Interaction Is Critically Important
I have a “few projects” that I am working on to get back into corporate. When I responded by asking them to give me an overview, that was when the picture … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A Strategy That Makes Sense – Hiring Optimistic People
I look for management and hiring wisdom wherever I can find it, and sometimes, I find it in the The New York Times’ Corner Office column. Although … Read more
To All You Horrible Bosses Out There: Thanks For Inspiring Me to Move On
It was a simple list — a tribute to those who I adore because they helped me become the person I am today. I thought about Kevin who honed my words early … Read more
Are Your Job Listings Trying to Tell You Something?
Put yourself in your prospective employee’s shoes. What would make you apply for the job you’re listing? Are you looking for a title, more money, or career … Read more