Professional Development: An Investment in Yourself
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ~ Benjamin Franklin ...
Mergers and Acquisitions: Cultural Harmony
A merger of two companies is always a fluid process. The logo and brand name may be swapped instantly ...
Building and Encouraging Confidence in Your Employees
"Fostering confidence is really the missing ingredient for women when it comes to leadership," journalist Claire Shipman commented at ...
Defining a Path to Fulfillment
There comes a point (sometimes more than one) in every business leader’s journey where he or she hits the ...
The New Generation in the Workforce
Last year, I wrote an article offering suggestions on how to increase employee retention. Suggestions included sponsoring social events ...
Making Decisions Outside Your Current Paradigm
Often times, when business leaders are faced with difficult decisions, they look within themselves and the company for answers. ...
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Are you one of the nearly 50 percent of U.S. workers that routinely work over 50 hours a week? ...
Fostering Culturally Diverse Teams
There is no dearth in news about the millennial generation; a quick online search of the term came up ...
When is it Time to Step Back?
"I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could ...
How Your Branding Reflects Your Company’s Values
I recently read an interesting article discussing how packaging reflects a company’s values. The article pointed out that, over ...
Tips that Lead to Successful Negotiations
John F. Kennedy once said, “let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” ...
Keep Your Employees Engaged Throughout the Summer
Throughout the hot and humid summer months, it can be a challenge to sustain the heightened levels of employee ...
Give Your Organization a Mid-Year Checkup
We are all full of hope and excitement at the beginning of a new year. If you look back ...
Changing Strategy & Changing Minds
In the business world, change is inevitable. Markets evolve, consumer demands develop, and technology drives new behaviors. Companies are ...
The Importance of Corporate Culture
There is no single “correct” corporate culture. As every business is different, so is their ideal corporate culture. However, ...