I intentionally slept in for the good news. Offer is in. Fifteen minute celebration. “Kodachrome,” my good news song. Two cigarettes. Huge cup of coffee. … Read more
Is Teamwork Overrated? Only When Leaders Aren’t Really on the Team
“There’s no ‘I’ in team.” “We appreciate you taking one for the team.” “You’re not a team player.” If the corporate realm has given birth to a more odious, … Read more
Casey Kasem’s Message: You’re Only as Good as the Person Next to You
Before online services and iPods became our preferred methods of listening to music, radio was king, and Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 countdown show was … Read more
Going For the Gold: Team Building Lessons From the Winter Olympics
With the Winter Olympics coming to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the importance of teamwork – and how working together as a team can help your … Read more
Independent Recruiters: Riding a Rising Tide
Business reporters need a new angle when they write about the economy. As they search for any bright spots in the market, they revisit the same stories and … Read more
Anatomy of A Placement
Any Month Day 1: I’m walking on eggshells. The company’s vice president, referred to me by one of my wonderful HR contacts within the same company, … Read more
How to Build Your ROI by Building Up Your Team’s As Well
“Employees are the most valuable asset that any organization has. In the past managers said ‘jump” and the employees said, ‘How high?’ Now, the … Read more
10 Reasons to Focus Your Workforce on Value of Teamwork
“There’s no ‘I’ in team, but there is in win.” — Michael Jordan, retired American basketball star. Those of us who gravitate toward … Read more
What Giant Redwoods Can Teach Us About Teamwork
There are many amazing things in America, the coast redwood trees in Northern California are but one. I learned something fascinating about these trees, … Read more
7 Tips For Motivating Your Team (Even When the Going Gets Tough)
“When people are crystal clear about the most important priorities of the organization and team they work with, and prioritize their work around … Read more