by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Oct 14, 2022 | Next Generation
Like any good superhero, every predecessor has a cape—and a love-hate relationship with it. They hate having to put it on to save their team from a disastrous decision. They wish their teams would “get it” instead of requiring rescue. In confidence, they say, “I wish...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Aug 12, 2022 | Thoughts from our Team
We have three immediate reactions when there’s sudden uncertainty: fight, flight, or freeze. We’ve evolved those responses to escape imminent danger. But what happens when the stressors are more persistent? Leadership is challenging at baseline and exhausting when...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Jun 10, 2022 | Leadership Development Insights, Thoughts from our Team
Think of the contrast between the all-powerful Wizard of Oz and the man behind the curtain. At some point in people’s careers, most worry that they’re the weak person controlling the levers instead of the formidable wizard. Known as imposter syndrome, 70%...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Feb 4, 2022 | Employee Retention & Recruitment
A case study in how Solutions 21 client Henderson Brothers enhanced its organizational culture to create even better bonds with employees and clients through the pandemic Henderson Brothers, founded in 1893 to provide insurance on goods ferried on the Ohio River,...
by Albert Ciuksza Jr. | Dec 17, 2021 | Employee Retention & Recruitment, Natural Leadership
One of my favorite lines is, “The plural of anecdote is not evidence.” It means that the story you might hear from your friend or the person-on-the-street interview might not be a good representation of what is actually happening. However, those data points are great...
