Integrating New Talent

Twenty new faculty members joined the College of Business faculty this week. Eager faces, with occasional looks of confusion and uncertainty, about what the next few years would bring. The orientation process has been detailed and … [Read more...]

Align Philosophically

When people in an organization are not philosophically aligned to the existing vision and mindset, they are doomed to fail. I have often heard that we should 'hire for talent, and retain for character'. Part of that character is a common mindset. … [Read more...]

Snakes and Ladders

The children's board game raises its ugly head in our adult world. The corporate ladder is real — a never ending quest to get ahead without consideration of those who get left behind, or those who get hurt. Fortunately, we are, to a degree, insulated … [Read more...]

Young Talent

I often hear that there is a shortage of human capital in the Tampa Bay area. I am blessed to be surrounded by exceptional young talent at The University of Tampa. Meet Michael, Brianna, Jessica and Hayden (in the picture above). Exceptional ladies, … [Read more...]