How you can differentiate yourself from other job seekers in the job search process? Highlight your power skills, and do your research.
A key leadership lesson from “Challenger: The Final Flight”
In this new Netflix documentary, the lesson is to not let a commitment to achieve a goal cloud your judgment and ignore the risks of going forward.
Do your employees trust the HR department?
HR should serve as a safe place where employees can go to share their concerns about wrongdoing without fear that what they say can be used against them.
Don’t tell me it can’t be done – find a way to do it!
And remember, when you hear from employees that something can’t be done, respond with, “Don’t tell me it can’t be done. Find a way to do it.”
Universal principles for all entrepreneurs
During a group discussion with designers in residence at the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator about entrepreneurship, we review what it takes to build a successful business.
A CEO’s reflections on the 19th anniversary of 9/11
I will never forget. None of us will ever forget. In the wake of the 9/11 tragedy, I remember seeing one of America’s shining qualities: Unity.
The risks of customer and industry concentration in your business
If a large customer represents more than 10% of revenues, the business is exposed to customer concentration risk. So, do the benefits of selling to a such a customer outweigh the risks?
State and local political leaders need to ensure our votes will be counted
And we need to hold the president, our senators and congressmen accountable for any attempt to disenfranchise our right to vote, which is an attack on our democracy.
Missteps at Art Museum and Free Library provide cautionary tales about workplace culture
Two high-profile nonprofit organizations within Philadelphia faced damaging accusations by their employees. What could have been done to resolve the issues before they reached the point that damaged the reputations of these nonprofits?
So, you want to become a board member. Here’s what you need to know.
I am often asked, “What should I do to obtain a position on a board?” Build your brand as someone who will provide value and expertise to a company through board membership.
How involving your employees in strategy discussions will help your business get through the pandemic
Remember the ABCs of decision-making. Your employees will feel engaged and your organization will achieve better results.
COVID-19 pandemic defense needs better leadership
What leaders say or don’t say has a very strong influence on those they lead. Leaders should do what is right, even if some of those they lead disagree.