Category Archives: Business Leadership

Managers Tell, Leaders Ask

Telling is so much easier. It’s faster and more efficient. Asking takes time, and time is money. I’m on a schedule; I need to get things done. I don’t have time to answer questions! In my experience, this is the … Continue reading

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Putting Fear in Perspective

Fear is Kryptonite to a Great Idea Continue reading

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Ritz on the Rhine

I’m not a world traveler.  Nor do I specialize in writing reviews about cruises and European vacations.  I am however someone who appreciates customer service that exceeds expectations especially in the hospitality industry.  About a year ago my brother-in-law suggested … Continue reading

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Thirty Years and a Gold Watch – Forget It!

If you are a Millennial and you’re thinking “30 years and a gold watch”, think again. I read this morning, that the average tenure in a job is now 2.8 years. Are you kidding me? Don’t under estimate this new … Continue reading

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If it’s Good for the Goose Why Wouldn’t it be Good for the Gander?

Why do organizations include pre-hire assessment in their process for some positions and not for others?  I was first introduced to the assessment process about 15 years ago when we were doing a lot of hiring at Thomas & King … Continue reading

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THE WHOLE PERSON COMES TO WORK

My wife, Susan is brilliant! I definitely “out kicked my coverage!” She’s a voracious reader and researcher. If you have an unidentified rash (for the record I haven’t had one), she’s going to get online and put Google through its … Continue reading

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Where Are You Spending Your Time?

  From 2007 to 2009 the U.S. was mired in the longest and deepest recession of the post-World War II era.  It featured the largest decline in output, consumption and investment, and the largest increase in unemployment of any post-war … Continue reading

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