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In Praise of Average Joes

In the CEO Afterlife

Those that thrive, go a step further; they worship innovation and breathe culture. But the resource that continues to be overlooked by CEOs and Boards is the organization’s Average Joe. He refused to be blocked by the brick wall that separates management from union in most companies.

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What Not to Do When Business Sours

In the CEO Afterlife

When I was a CEO, I managed to squirrel away a “rainy day” fund for nasty business blips. In a crisis, whether short or long-term, the most senior people in the organization need to step up and offer innovative solutions to the issues hammering the bottom-line. At best, they are managers. At worst, they are expendable.

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Recruiting Strategies for a Tight Talent Market

Harvard Business Review

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), late 2015 was the most difficult hiring period in four years. Following are three such innovative approaches for connecting with top talent. ” message and think, Hey, maybe it’s time for a change. Generate and nurture your own talent channels.