4 min read Career transitions are inevitable in the dynamic world of business. As organizations evolve and new challenges emerge, so too must the skills and abilities of the professionals who lead them. I have coached and placed hundreds of executives over the years, and I know firsthand the challenges of making a career transition. One of the […]

5 min read Bryan recently asked me about our company’s purpose statement. Unfortunately, "Peace of Mind" is a tagline, not a purpose statement. The formula for a purpose statement is the values. These values are in the fine print, not necessarily on the marketing brochure. We are expanding our product offering to our clients. Over the past three […]

5 min read Research shows that people's networks shrank by nearly 16% during the recent pandemic. Employers practically all shut down in-person meetings and conferences. So, many organizational leaders replaced those meetings with video conference calls. This change had a dramatic effect on how we communicate and stay connected. Some may think we were more connected, but the […]

3 min read There are multiple reasons why perfect leaders make imperfect hiring decisions. I will identify the top three hiring decision mistakes and some professionally proven strategies to improve the process. These strategies implemented correctly are guaranteed to improve your performance. I am not suggesting that I am perfect in recruiting and that you are not. However, I […]

7 min read Recently, much has been written about corporate culture, hybrid workforce, and flexible work hours. Changes in the workplace and how we physically are here to stay. A combination of sitting, standing, and walking effectively improves health. Salary Increases Predicted to Double in 2022 For example, some companies will increase salaries to win the war for […]

5 min read There are eight to ten dimensions to our lives. Through the aggregation of marginal gains, we can improve the dimensions of our lives.

3 min read One major mistake most people make is not listening well. Leo Rosten said, “Why did God give me two ears and one mouth? So that I would talk less and hear more.” If we’re honest with ourselves, we all probably talk more than we listen. Also, I believe that Author Stephen R. Covey gets to […]

6 min read As we began the 2020’s the direction of corporate culture change was focused on the digitalization of work and how organizations would adapt to this sure change. Then came the pandemic. This global pandemic has affected everyone, especially within our corporate culture. How, when, and where we work are on the agendas of all leadership […]

4 min read Leaders who act unethical and dishonest are destined for failure. Some of these leaders in their zeal for sales believe that “failure is not an option”.  Furthermore, they do whatever it takes to win sales. And to them, “winning at any cost” is justified. However, consider the destruction that the “win at any cost” attitude […]

4 min read If you want to win the war for talent, skills-based hiring must be a part of your strategy. Judging talent by degrees alone is not enough.   Most hiring managers will start the hiring process by creating a job description. And the typical job description has limitations. Unfortunately, most JD's focus on educational expectations and […]