Flattered to be asked to join the Heartland Visioning committee this morning. Very informative and interactive discussion about the future of Topeka. The goal is to make Topeka a destination city for tourism as well as attract and retain a talented workforce. … [Read more...]
Trick-Or-Treating for Harvesters
Had a great time last night trick-or-treating with my daughters' Girl Scout Troops! We went door to door asking for canned good for Harvesters. We had a ton of fun and it's for such a great cause! Thank you to the town of Silver Lake, KS for supporting us! … [Read more...]
Busy Day
Busy but awesome day. Bible Study Fellowship this morning and then an #ABWA "field trip" to Easter Seals Capper Foundation. … [Read more...]
5 Lessons We (and Our Children) Can Learn From Distance Runners
My blog seems to be evolving into a parenting/sports/business blog . . . but that’s okay. I’m amazed at how much we can learn from our kids. I spend my work days searching out candidates for my clients. Then I coach them through the interview process and coach them through the feedback that I receive. I hear all kinds of stories about why positions are open and why employees were not successful in this particular role at this particular company. This blog post revolves … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Channel Passion for Your Child into Personal Success
A ton of blog posts have been written about parents and youth sports. One of my favorites was an article about narcissistic parenting—living your life through your kids. My three daughters have participated in a lot of sports, so I’ve seen it all, including the following: The coach who almost got into a fistfight with a referee over a perceived bad call in soccer (and the referee was a kid). This was at a seven-year olds’ game. The dad standing on the side of the … [Read more...]
Stop Hiring Me as a Recruiter!
Yes, you read that title correctly. Over the years, I have found that well-run companies with an employee centric culture hire me far less than companies that don’t. Having said that, even if you’re managing in an effective fashion, there are definitely times during the hiring process when a certain expertise is required that nobody in the company possesses. Those are the best times to call an experienced search consultant and enlist their services. So what … [Read more...]
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