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WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND THAT HAS YOU DISTRACTED
This time of year everyone has dozens of things on their minds, and most of us feel that we are going to forget something, which is very likely. I have always been one who makes a list when I have a lot happening. I don’t want to forget anyone or anything. I missed lunch with …
Continue Reading >WHAT AREA OF BUSINESS CAN TRIGGER THE BIGGEST BOOST OR COST TO THE BOTTOM LINE?
All businesses have at least 2 or 3 aspects of their businesses, which can either increase or decrease the Bottom Line. Often there is one or two factors within those aspects that are at the root of the problem. One aspect is likely to be “Leadership”. If a leader has not be given realistic or …
Continue Reading >Considerations & Insight to Preparing for Acquisition or Merger
Have you noticed the increase in acquisitions and mergers lately? There are many industries who have been facing challenging times and tough competitors. The economy has been part of “uphill battle”. Some industries are affected by the international trading differences or disputes. Some countries use this area of business to play “chicken”, holding a tough …
Continue Reading >WHAT DO COMPANY LEADERS BELIEVE IS NEEDED IN MOST ORGANIZATIONS
Some major companies are selecting interesting candidates as their new leaders, meanwhile other outstanding leaders are exiting/retiring. Though colleges, universities, and tech schools are producing some quality talent, there seems to still be a substantial need for those with “skilled labor skills”. This is especially true in states that are experiencing a lot of growth …
Continue Reading >Note the Leading Transition Needing the Attention of Most Organizations
For a long time companies and numerous organizations haven’t had to give much thought to selecting and developing Business Executives and Leaders for their Succession. However, the time has come when more and more of our brightest and most successful Leaders/Executives are choosing to “take their leave”. Rightly so as most have stayed longer than …
Continue Reading >How Can Businesses Respond to Negative Events
If you haven’t noticed, there have been a number of businesses who are reducing workforces, or merging, or making acquisitions, or just closing? Though this is nothing new, we can’t just scratch our heads and ignore them either? Of course, with all the politics in the air, you can’t help but wonder what is having …
Continue Reading >What Signs Do You Watch for in Business to Prepare for the Future
As the stock market fluctuates and business demands go up and down, and prices change, various industries question what lies ahead? Add to that any tension involving trading between countries, and more doubt increases. One day most of these indicators can seem fine, and the next day people in one industry or another may convey …
Continue Reading >What is More Pressing in Business: Politics, Economical Events, or Increased Workplace Violence?
There are numerous concerns in business today, and more will develop with time. The political issues being discussed seem to get a lot of people worked up, which includes “what is our Congress doing about the increasing costs of healthcare?” Health Insurance costs have become outrageous! Not to mention the costs of medications! It seems …
Continue Reading >WHAT ARE COMPANIES DOING TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE LEADERS?
Think of the best business leader you ever had. What made them so helpful and effective? Did they make it easy for you? Were they extremely friendly and acted more like your “friend” than your superior? What did you learn from this Leader? There are different kinds of “Leaders”, but seldom does a “leader” who …
Continue Reading >TOP 5 PRIORITIES EMPLOYEES SEEK IN EMPLOYERS AND VICE VERSA
Both employees and employers have specific priorities that each seeks in the other as partners in an employment relationship. If each can be honest about these, as well as make a conscious effort to sincerely agree and meet these expectations, their working relationship should be a win-win. Let’s look a t each of their priority …
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