by Stan Skipworth | Nov 17, 2013 | Career Advice, personality assessment, Trends
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege to attend a significant gathering of regional leaders from across Southern California. The guests included members of Congress, the State legislature, regional and locally-elected officials, and scores of leaders of...
by Teri Black-Brann | Oct 22, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Career Advice, education/training, Trends
Although the recovery is benefitting many sectors of our economy, organizations find that simply throwing money at high performers turns out to be an ineffective means of retaining top talent. Money rarely ranks at the top of “why I love my job” list. As competition...
by Paul Luizzi | Oct 22, 2013 | Career Advice, on the job
So, what does it take to be a leader? Are they born or are they made? There are many experts that argue both sides. Overall I feel that in order to be a successful boss you must have certain behaviors or tools in your skills set. Here are the top 7 tools I feel that...
by Josh Weiss-Roessler | Oct 22, 2013 | About the Public Sector, education/training
It is in our social DNA to want a mentor. As little kids, our parents mentor us on the basics of life. In school, we are mentored by teachers and coaches who want to impart their wisdom to us. Then, suddenly, we’re thrust out into the world of adulthood, and most of...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | Aug 24, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
This is the third article of a four-part series entitled Why Local Governments Fail at Economic Development. The first article addressed how local government officials “fail to define and sell their unique sizzle” – the things that make their community great...