During my travels I try to pay attention to commonalities in my interactions across leadership groups, industries, and regions. There is one thing that has been nearly universal in recent discussions. It seems the great recession has caused many industries to now see...
At 28-years-old, Daniel Fry holds a position in the Community Relations & Business Development division at Fry-Wagner Moving & Storage. Established in 1908, Fry-Wagner is a fourth-generation Fry Family owned and operated full-service relocation company....
How do qualified people find out about your organization, let alone know that you have a job opening that’s a perfect match for their disposition and skill set? Instead of providing a “hiring process” answer, let’s look at the question from a potential new hire’s...
At 27-years-old, Miles Jaben is the Head of the Maintenance Division for Seal-O-Matic Paving Company, a family-owned and operated business. Since 1974, Seal-O-Matic has paved the way on public and private projects, including roadway and parking lot construction,...
I am not particularly one for quotes or phrases because to me they seem like words that are uttered that have no follow-through or execution. That’s not to say that I don’t appreciate a good quote every now and again. But they seem to have become commonplace in...
Hunter McGrath is a 31-year-old Vice President for TIVOL, Kansas City's premier — and oldest — luxury jeweler. Its two locations on the Country Club Plaza (Kansas City, MO) and at Hawthorne Plaza (Overland Park, KS) feature an unmatched selection of fine jewelry,...
In the first part of this blog, we discussed the need to develop emotional intelligence. In the 21st century, leaders will need to understand their impact and work diligently on constantly improving their EQ. While I do believe this is critical, it also must be...
In a recent post, we discussed timeless leadership and the evolution of leadership in the 21st century. We received several comments and questions about this post, with the majority of readers inquiring, “How can a leader develop their 21st-century leadership skills?...
Throughout my interactions, whether it is in my athletic career or in business, the theme always comes down to talent acquisition, recruiting or free agency. Whatever your industry calls it, making sure your team has the right people will give you the competitive...
Turnover is expensive. I’ve seen cost estimates range from 30% of a departing employee’s annual salary for an entry level position to as much as 400% for a high level or very specialized executive. Yowza! And it’s no longer a secret that (to make a sweeping...