by Guest | Oct 28, 2021 | Guest Post, Leadership, Strategy
GUEST POST by Louise Anderson from Degreed Leaders are coming to terms with fundamental changes that include hybrid working, automation, and digital transformation. New skills are required, which is why forward-thinking companies are shifting their focus...
by Guest | Sep 28, 2021 | Guest Post, Leadership, Strategy
GUEST POST by Francy Lucido, CEO of Michigan Staffing We all know that the world of work is shifting. The impact of the COVID pandemic has significantly precipitated change, but many other factors contribute to the changes that we are seeing as well. Automation,...
by John Howman | Feb 17, 2021 | Guest Post, Leadership, Strategy
In May of 2018, I wrote an article called “A World Class Corporate Culture,” which was about a Pewaukee company, Harken Yacht Equipment. Harken is THE premier brand of sailing products in their market. But what sets Harken apart is their culture and their...
by John Howman | Dec 2, 2020 | Guest Post, Leadership, Strategy
Clearly, the COVID-19 crisis is the Black Swan event of our business careers and maybe even our lives. At this writing (April 15th) we are still faced with an unprecedented amount of uncertainty. For some reason, I found this quote from Stanley...
by Rom LaPointe | Nov 18, 2020 | Facilitation, Leadership, Strategy
Picture this. You’re the CEO of a foodservice distribution company. So far, your clients are independent restaurants. At your weekly sales meeting, a top salesperson mentions a fast food chain is looking for a new distributor. You could tell her, “I’ve got this.” Or,...
by Rom LaPointe | Oct 19, 2020 | Facilitation, Leadership, Strategy
Leaders seem to have a love/hate relationship with one-day or two-day meetings. Often, they lean toward the hate side because the extended sessions can become like the other boring meetings they attend (or possibly lead?) only much longer. The flip side are leaders...
