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One of the classic misperceptions in many businesses is that technical skills translate organically into any business’s management or leadership level. This thinking follows a relatively simple logic: John is a great engineer; therefore, he will be a great leader for a team of engineers. […]

Does the Covid-19 pandemic have to disrupt supply chain and transportation system networks while destroying bottom line? No, not if you have the right person managing for you. The American business mantra is innovation; that is how we achieve results in working around disruptions.  This […]

It doesn’t have to be expensive, at least according to Del Winn. I recently spoke with Dell, a global expansion coach, business leader, complex problem solver, and international deal-making attorney, who really can solve complex manufacturing and sales expansion problems. Del was asked to accompany […]

Because change is constant, those who work in Human Resources sometimes face frustration and even professional isolation. After all, human nature shows that people tend to resist change, and HR professionals encounter this on a daily basis. I was discussing the issue at lunch with […]

Poor management decisions impacting policy and company performance, as well as serious safety issues were threatening an upcoming contract renewal and eroding a company’s reputation. These were only a few of the problems facing Ken Walker, Senior Nuclear Management Consultant, when he was asked by […]

Welcome to the fourth and final part of our military-to-civilian transition podcast series with coach/expert, Tom Wolfe. This episode centers around the final steps of navigating your job interview, negotiating, and following up after your first meeting. Tom authored, “Out of Uniform,” is a former […]