by Tyler Palko | Mar 6, 2018 | Gen Y, Leadership, People Development, Tyler Palko, Uncategorized
I recently read an article that was published in The Washington Post about the importance of “soft skills” according to 21st-century workplace powerhouse, Google. And while this isn’t the first time these skills have been researched or discussed, there is an issue...
by Buddy Hobart | Feb 1, 2018 | Buddy Hobart, Gen Y, Leadership, Strategy, Uncategorized
Last week, Solutions 21 hosted Leadership Day Pittsburgh, an event that focused on the discussion surrounding paradigm-shifting strategies for 21st-century leadership and what it takes to attract and retain top talent. Our team assembled an impressive and diverse...
by Tyler Palko | Jan 3, 2018 | Gen Y, Leadership, Tyler Palko, Uncategorized
I understand that the rule of thumb is to bite your tongue when conversing with friends and family over the holidays. Even greater than this particular rule of thumb is the almost universal rule to keep religion and politics out of the conversation in an attempt to...
by Tyler Palko | Oct 11, 2017 | Gen Y, Leadership, People Development, Tyler Palko, Uncategorized
When you think of the word “leadership”, what comes to mind? Do you think of the leaders who have influenced your life? Does the face of a past coach or teacher pop into your head? Do you think about your leadership brand and how you are leading? That wasn’t a trick...
by Tyler Palko | Aug 30, 2017 | Gen Y, Leadership, Tyler Palko
My all-time favorite movie series as a kid was Rocky. As is the case with all movie series, I had a favorite movie in the series. A “favorite” of my favorite, if you will. That movie was Rocky IV. Now, don’t get me wrong, the whole series was mesmerizing, but there is...
by Tyler Palko | Aug 4, 2017 | Gen Y, Leadership, People Development, Tyler Palko, Uncategorized
Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees. I was talking to a gentleman from the insurance industry as I boarded a recent flight to Pittsburgh. He was taking a trip to explore an opportunity to expand his business. As we began talking, he was telling me how...
