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Articles in this section are basically human resources leadership and management content, along with executive coaching tips and know how. McKinney Consulting was founded on sound ethical and professional principles. In order to perform our duties responsibly, we adhere to the following nine ethical and professional principles: Professionalism, Integrity, Confidentiality, Accuracy, Objectivity, Conflicts of Interest, Competence, Equal Opportunity and Loyalty.
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 By Steve McKinney. President
McKinney Consulting Inc.
Career Accelerator Tips
 The economy is showing signs of recovery and the search for executives globally has been on the rise for the past six months. Has your cell phone been ringing with more offers?
Why is it that some people get more calls than others? Could it possibly be that they are better individuals? Or, could it simply be that they are better prepared to take the call(s). One of the important takeaways on this issue is to be prepared now for today’s opportunities. Consider the following six tips if your cell phone is not ringing as often as you think it should be. Read on |
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By Steve McKinney. President McKinney Consulting Inc.
Every New Year brings to your memory new beginnings.  New ideas pop into your mind that you have not implemented. Second chances are given to people and programs that did not perform up to your expectations. Additional energy is directed at your core competencies.
Primarily you are defined by your ability to execute and deliver on your core competencies. As a leader you “stand for something or fall for anything.”
What can we learn from a 19th century “fictional” country boy about professional management? Do your employees or team members beg to be allowed to work each day? Do you want them to? Imagine what that would do to your career. Read on!
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 By Steven B. McKinney
McKinney Consulting, Inc. Clash of Ideas Entrepreneurship is nothing if not about introducing new ideas. It is about introducing ideas, protecting those ideas in their infant stages, executing those ideas, and finally allowing those strong young ideas to cannibalize the weak and old ones the company is still hanging on to.
Resistance to new ideas and new things is built into the genetic code of organizations. That resistance grows exponentially as we diversify the company across time, space, and culture. If the company is old, the resistance is more. If the company was very successful in the past…read on
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By Steven B. McKinney McKinney Consulting, Inc. During the past year all that we have heard is bad news. Personal retirement accounts depleted. Houses foreclosed in record numbers due to payment defaults. Unemployment levels are at record highs. Untouchable mega companies go small or disappear from off the map. And many people have merely jumped ship. In the famous story of Jonas on the rough seas he asked to be thrown overboard to avoid taking responsibility for something he was suppose to do. He was obviously selfish and was thinking of only himself. However, usually our actions do affect others. In the case of Jonas his ship mates loss their cargo, their profit and almost their lives because of their association with him. The actions of the financial institutions and associated industries have affected many people around the globe. Now to the good news. …read on
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Financial Truth or Delusion! Financial Truth or Dare!
By Steven B. McKinney, McKinney Consulting, Inc.
The Storm Is On
The financial storm has hit our beaches and shores with mighty force. We may not have made it, but we have to deal with it. How we deal with it will be different for each of us, of course. Each company out there will have its own solution to the problem of navigating the storm safely.
As always, however, one thing will be constant – We must face the truth with courage or we risk making more bad decisions and worsening our problems rather than fixing them. Read on!
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