The traditional definition of being a “creative” is dead. Professionals and passionates in fields from nonprofit fundraising to sports celebrity, now describe themselves as being “creative.” Being a “creative” has been co-opted by tech innovators and entrepreneurs. The term has gradually transformed in meaning from defining those who toil at Read more…
As a conflict consultant, mediator, conflict coach or a motivational speaker, are you continually frustrated when you arrive at a clients’ business and they immediately hit you with a problem that they want solved cheaply, immediately and permanently? They want you to come in, put on a Band-Aid and then Read more…
No one needs help resolving conflicts. People need help communicating. People need help leading and figuring out leadership. People need help managing other people. People need help with figuring out “how to talk to annoying Aunt Janet and Uncle Mike.” But no one needs help resolving conflicts. When put on the Read more…
Since the economic collapse of 2008, there have been many articles and blogs written about the importance (or lack of importance) of attending higher education for young people. This talk has taken place amid a backdrop of ever rising tuition costs, zero wage increases, artificially suppressed inflation, a boatload of Read more…
“I hear that he is a man with true GRIT.” – Mattie Ross, True Grit, 1969 Grit doesn’t get talked a lot about in a society that prizes the easy and the compromising. It is tough to be uncompromising in such a societal structure. However, to paraphrase from the film Read more…
We live in interesting times. The internet, social media, the connection economy have shifted everything. Old industrial based models in TV-advertising,newspapers, real estate listings, the record industry, etc, etc, are either dead or dying. The fact that evidence of them still exists should only be taken as evidence that corpses Read more…
Hello! If you are a small business owner in the Southern Tier of NY State, then the infographic below, courtesy of our friends at ADRtimes (http://networkedblogs.com/KAG0M) applies to you as well. What CEOs Should Know About Employee Engagement infographicPlease consider HSCT for all of your employee engagement needs.-Peace Be With Read more…