Continuing to educate myself is very important to me. After college, many graduates think, “Awesome! I don’t have to study anymore.” Couldn’t be further from the truth if you want to be successful. So, I receive many articles in my inbox and read many more through the Internet and industry websites. This morning an article […]
Month: August 2012
Courage….Do you have it? Does your company have it?
Yesterday, I received an unsolicited phone call from an individual currently looking for a job, but he wasn’t asking me for one. I had never heard of this individual nor did I even have a vague connection with him on Social Media. He had an upcoming interview with a past employer of mine and had […]
Lack of Planning Costs You Money
Ready. Fire. Aim. Nahhhh, that’s too cliché. Throw it at the wall and see what sticks? Ummmm, a little too graphic. How about this: Let’s play it by ear. Ever used any of these phrases when implementing a project or initiative? If so, it probably costs you more than it should have. The phrase strategic […]
Culture and Engagement Keys to Employee Retention
An impressive panel lineup was the focus of Colorado State University’s Alumni Association presentation entitled Employee Attraction and Retention in an Upswing Economy, a long title for a great event. The panel included local business leaders from small business, large corporations and sole proprietorships. Companies such as CH2Mhill, Humana and CoBank were well represented. For […]
Christian Bale Does the Right Thing
Last week, Batman star Christian Bale traveled here to Colorado to visit the victims of the Aurora Theater Shooting. I have read some articles that question whether the visit was purely a publicity stunt to receive favorable press, but the majority of the commentary insists this was a genuine gesture on Bale’s part with no […]