Facing Adversity: Best Practices for Failure

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Robert Evangelista

Failure: We all hate it. In fact, we don't even like to talk about it. Our pride may cause us to refuse to acknowledge it. Superstitious folks would rather avoid the very thought of it. Whatever the reason, human nature often leads us to turn a blind eye to our failures... More »

Putting Employees First: A Leadership Strategy That Works

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Rulon Stacey

Any business in the world will only be as successful as it is in meeting the needs of its customers. The trick for leaders is to know how best to do that, and who really does it. The simple truth, of course, is employees make the difference, and only those companies who... More »

Developing a Comprehensive Pipeline Strategy: More than Recruiting and Retention

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Judith H. Katz

To keep up and stay ahead, companies are chasing after a talented, diverse workforce. While many organizations address this by more proactive hiring, mentoring, and development practices, few make it a comprehensive structure with critically connected pieces. Instead, e... More »

Developing A Service Culture: A Leader's Guide to Success

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Ryan D. Bricker

We have all experienced what it feels like to have a memorable customer service moment. It's a moment when your expectations were not only met, but were absolutely blown away. You can make an emotional connection to a business or a brand because of that one experience. ... More »

Lessons Learned from the Field: How To Manage Change

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Skip Ward

The term Change Management brings in more than 10,000 hits on Amazon.com, an informational overload. But there is no need to feel overwhelmed. This short article will focus on lessons learned in managing change projects from the front lines of government, businesses, un... More »