James Biro is the Vice President of Supply Chain of Perfetti Van Melle North America and has worked with such brands as P&G, Kellogg’s, and Mead Johnson. James’s passion lies in change, or more specifically, change through growth, which he spearheads through creating a clear strategic intent and an inherent…
When the competition for top talent is fierce - and when is it not? - you will want to ensure that executive relocation is a pleasant experience for your new hire. After investing time and energy into screening, interviewing and choosing the right person for your team, you certainly don't…
Crystal Kendrick is the CEO of The Voice of Your Customer and Founder of The Voice of Black Cincinnati, and she’s dedicated her life to customer service and using her leadership skills to enrich her community in Cincinnati with a ‘do it yourself’ approach to getting better quality news…
Most organizations post openings internally as well as externally. Doing so sends a great message to employees on potential career paths within the organization and can greatly benefit employee retention. However, an internal candidate comes with pros and pitfalls. Here’s what to consider when an internal candidate is in the…
Daniel Wachter is a sales and marketing, training, innovation, and business development expert who has been a personal friend of Mike’s for many years. He’s made his mark by embracing disruption by promoting innovation to drive real change in company cultures. He’s currently the Vice President of Global Sales…
It is a whispered secret of the C-suite that depression is rampant among high achievers and those who have “made it.” No one wants to talk about it. My goal here isn’t to provide answers to why this is (I’ll save that for another space), but to provide ways to…
Maggie Frye of Core Consulting has a mission. She wants to teach the concept of ‘heads-up leadership’ to businesses across the world. It’s far deeper than the name suggests because as a leader, you can’t just be aware of what’s going on around you. You must also be aware of…
It seems counterintuitive to suggest that working less will allow you to be more productive. These two ideas feel like they are in direct opposition to each other. It’s like suggesting that two wheels can turn in opposite directions and still move you forward. That is just not possible, is…
I had an incredible opportunity a few weeks ago. My daughter invited me to speak to her awesome 2nd class about my career. I was also asked to read a book of my choice to her class. I read, "Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness…
