Michael Kaufman is always looking for the right mix of past heroes and future stars to make SESI go
Michael Kaufman has the people who made his company. And he has the people who will make his company. It’s Kaufman’s job to know the difference. “Can the heroes of the past become the heroes of the future?” says the president and CEO of Specialized Education Services Inc. “You have to assess if you need […]
Larry Bloom: Use these five signs to see if you may be a bad boss
One thing that most bad bosses have in common is lack of awareness that they’re bad bosses. With so much at stake personally, nobody wants to believe they are the problem. Not only is that bad for decisions, it’s bad for careers and employee health as well. It’s no surprise — bad bosses are toxic. […]
John Allen: Overzealous bottom-line moves can cause anything but savings
Business owners are still cutting corners to cut costs and stretching their staffs in an attempt to stretch their budgets, but a lackluster economy shouldn’t be the only thing affecting their business decisions. When companies try to manage “on the cheap,” the result can be anything but savings. The price of cutting corners in HR […]
Leslie Braksick: Focus on the critical few
Prioritizing your most critical assets can greatly impact your business
Adrienne Lenhoff – How reciprocal mentoring can help you bridge generational gaps
How to create a stronger team
Donna Rae Smith: Emotions are contagious
How your state of mind can affect your ability to lead
Tony Little: How to let egos go — and let your business grow
Egos are a big factor in business. Egos can cost companies a lot of money. I learned this simple fact a long time ago, and to this day, it amazes me how much time, energy and resources are wasted by individuals unwilling to check their egos at the door and let their companies be successful. […]
Matthew Figgie and Rick Solon: An extension of your team
By using service professionals, you can add significant value and lessen your risk
In order to navigate the risk, you need to understand the terrain
How risk management is beneficial
Paul Witkay: Who wants a dream that's near-fetched?
Thinking differently can bring the business world into a new age