My friend Nancy, the CEO of a major tech company, was frustrated with the challenges of keeping talent within the company. "We train them, invest in them, teach them the skills required for success, and they get up and leave for just a few dollars … [Read more...]
The UGLY ‘C’ Word…..
April 2, 2014 by
"Cancer touches everyone's life," was the adage I never understood, until I lost my best friend, Alan Weimer, to the dreadful disease almost 6 years ago. I'm not sure how one feels when they are told that their days are numbered. I think of Alan … [Read more...]
March Madness
March 26, 2014 by
Basketball fever grips the nation as collegiate athletes create a palpable excitement topped by Warren Buffet's promise to give a billion dollars to the individual with the perfect selection bracket. The billion dollars were lost early in the … [Read more...]
Don’t Grease the Squeaky Wheel
February 28, 2014 by
There are always two ways we, as managers, allocate resources. We reward those who work hard and create value or we quiet those who complain constantly and get resources thrown at them so that they go away. The latter are politically inclined, a … [Read more...]
