Predicting People

Understanding and managing people and their motivations The one common, underlying aspect to all areas of business and life itself is people. Whether we are trying to market, sell, run a business, or handle employees, we need to understand people. How often have...

What is the Hiring Funnel?

Up until a few years ago the hiring funnel consisted of 2 elements- the upper cone and a narrow stem. Sourcing candidates filled the cone and after completing a simple application and quick interview, many employees were hired.  Companies filled the cone by...

Creating Your Future

Organizing for your future and the future of your business As we start a new year, we often look back to see where we have been and look forward and wonder where we can go. As we reflect on what has been, let’s also look at where we might go.  Although it is...

Business from Outside the Box

Management includes thinking and operating from outside the box How often have you been frustrated because things are just not going the way they are supposed to?  I hear this lament from clients all the time.  Another common complaint I hear is: “there...