Meet Mr. Brian Metz, VP for Business Development at Agile Thought, a custom software company in the Tampa Bay area. Brian serves on the Committee of Marketing Experts for the Marketing Department, at The University of Tampa. Over lunch, we … [Read more...]
Obsolescence and Loyalty – A Balancing Act
I have people in my organization that have been loyal to me for over a decade. They are, however, beginning to become functionally obsolete. A sense of entitlement has started to set in. Tenure and status for years served allows them to demand … [Read more...]
Invest in the Right People
I made a critical business decision today to make a significant investment in an individual who has shown exemplary commitment to the organization. It was a feel good decision. Was it the right decision? Only time will tell. There are those who … [Read more...]
Stars Can be Overrated
"Everybody is a star in the league," lamented NBA great Larry Bird. "It's the superstars that win Championships." This perspective also holds true in business. Competence and meeting expected levels of performance, while acceptable, is not worthy … [Read more...]