Excited about excellence

By Robert J. Tamasy Download a print copy here One of the enjoyable things in life is being the beneficiary of work well done. Recently we have had several craftsmen engaged in improvement projects at our home. These included a bathroom tile specialist, a carpenter,...

Owner or Consultant? who is your provider?

By Jim Lange Download a print copy here Some time ago I was thinking about one of my past assignments while serving as a leadership consultant. During this time, I was working with a local company for a couple of days per week, providing leadership and counsel for...

Working and playing through the 4th quarter

By Jim Mathis Download a print copy here In watching sports, whether football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, or even auto racing, one thing becomes obvious: You have to play all four quarters, periods, innings or halves, whatever they are called.  It is good...

The four C’s of effective hiring

By Rick Boxx Download a print copy here When employers hire someone, they often reverse the order of what I call the “4 C’s of Hiring”: Character, Calling, Competence, and Chemistry. Many search for those people with a good resume and experience for...

Spanning the generation gap

By Robert J. Tamasy Download print copy here In recent years it has been my privilege to write several books telling the histories and legacies of multi-generational, family-owned companies. Two of these trace their beginnings to the early 1930s, and today they are...

Who are you trying to please

By Rick Foster Download print copy here Many products are designed to imitate the real thing. There is plastic decking that looks like real wood, and vinyl flooring that appears to be ceramic tile. We can purchase fake fur or jewellery, phony noses, hairpieces, and...