If you take the time to plan your interview, you are more likely to make better hiring decisions. My clients ask me “how do you get to the top 3 candidates?” The Answer: By being consistent in my prescreening and interviews, as well as listening to each candidate...

Leadership needs to change….. I recently read a GREAT book “How to have confidence and Power in dealing with people” Les Giblin 1956. It was an easy and enjoyable book to read that really makes you think. One note that really took me back; on page 24 he lists the top...

Succession Planning A Big topic on everyone’s mind – the question is … What are you doing about it? You could be in a position that you own a company and are thinking about retirement: Is one of your children taking over? Do they have the skills, training…? Do you...

I originally wrote this in October 2010.... Wow 8 years later this one is always a great read If you’re over 35 there’s a good chance you don’t speak fondly about the 20-somethings of the world. Also known as “Generation Y”, “Millennial”, “Generation Next” or “Net...

We are all leaders in some way. Leading is everywhere in our lives; at work, in the classroom, with family and even with a group of friends. There are many definitions and education on the subject of leadership through books, articles, blogs and so much more. The...

How fast are we all running through life? Reflect back on the conversations you have had over the last24 hours with your staff, friends, and family. We ask questions and we have conversations, but do we truly ‘listen’ to the answers? I learned a long time ago there is...

Congratulations new graduates you finally made it! Or you went back to recharge your mental batteries; which is fantastic. Now it’s time to apply for that career you have worked so hard to get ready for. You are reading job postings and run into the challenge: “We...