Jul 09, 2019
Are You an “A” or “P” Leader?
Do you provide autonomy or define process? Autonomy types show appreciation, build approachability and drive accountability. Process leaders leverage principles, outline tactical steps by being prescriptive, and drive predictability.
Jul 02, 2019
Communication Skills for Leaders
Just how important are communication skills for leaders? If you ask former PepsiCo CEO, Indra Nooyi, communication is one of her “5 Cs” in her leadership model along with competency, courage & confidence, consistency, and compass.
Jun 20, 2019
Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile
With over half a billion users on LinkedIn, there is a good reason why you should be utilizing this professional platform. Whether you are looking for a new job opportunity or looking to network with like-minded professionals, LinkedIn is THE social networking site to invest your time and focus on.
Jun 11, 2019
Survey Says…What Did We Learn?
We are always looking to learn and isolate ways to get better at hiring, developing, and retaining top talent for ourselves and our customers. We recently conducted a survey to professionals who started new roles in 2019. The most important criteria in selecting a new employer was workplace culture. Compensation, career advancement, benefits, type of
Jun 07, 2019
Generation Z & Baby Boomers – Available Talent That are More Similar Than You Think
Standing outside at my daughter’s fifth grade “walk out” (a really cool tradition at her elementary school), I got to talking to another parent who is a local business leader. Inevitably, as all of my conversations with these folks tend to do, the talk centered on how tough it is to find talent.
May 31, 2019
Refining Small Talk
Have you ever been in a meeting or at a conference where you are sitting at a table full of strangers and you are not sure how to start the conversation? How about an awkward conversation where you are not sure what to ask next or how to carry the conversation forward? These are business
May 21, 2019
The Communication Illusion
I recently had the opportunity to present at an AFWA (Accounting and Finance Women’s Alliance) event in Omaha. In my presentation, I shared five concepts for leaders to improve the alignment between their organization’s talent strategy and business strategy.
May 08, 2019
Authentic Leadership – Leading with Character
Bill George, author of Authentic Leadership, defines authentic leaders as “genuine, moral, and character-based leaders: People of the highest integrity, committed to building enduring organizations…who have a deep sense of purpose and are true to their core values who have the courage to build their companies to meet the needs of all their stakeholders, and
Apr 25, 2019
Don’t Be Late to the Table
Counter offers, turned down offers, multiple offers! Welcome to this hiring market. Companies are hiring, positions are being created, and promotions are happening. This is good news for the market and economy, but what makes it hard is that sometimes we have to move faster than we are prepared to in order to get the
Apr 16, 2019
Believe in Yourself and Enjoy the Results
The IT job market can be perplexing at times and 2019 is a great example. On one hand we have record low unemployment, demand for talent is high, and there may not be a better time to explore your options since the late 90s. On the other hand, there are talented individuals who have been