by Bill Bliss | Dec 15, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Leadership
Living in a world where leaders are constantly bombarded with messages that make big promises or guarantees – which ones are we to believe? How can leaders accurately discern who is truly imparting wisdom for the leader, and not ideas, insight, advice or suggestions...
by Bill Bliss | Nov 24, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Leadership
If you were on a path of self destruction as a leader, you would want someone to tell you about it, right? Read on to learn how you can become derailed and avoid this experience. Derailed is the title of a book by Tim Irwin. I was not aware of Tim when I first came...
by Bill Bliss | Nov 3, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention
If you are a manager, you are a busy person in today’s scaled-down workplace. Your job has become more difficult over the years. Some examples include: • Layoffs have made your job more demanding • Technology has made your job more challenging • Information...
by Bill Bliss | Oct 13, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention
Leaders will readily admit that one of their most difficult decisions concerns hiring the right people. If you are a leader, you know that sometimes you get it right and sometimes you get it wrong. It doesn’t have to be that way – following these steps will lead to...
by Bill Bliss | Sep 22, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention
Many researchers are predicting that 2011 will be the year when companies will be forced to focus on the retention of their top performers. As the economy shows positive signs of rebounding (stock market is trending up, manufacturing and other industries are...
by Bill Bliss | Sep 1, 2011 | Bill's Blog, Employee Hiring & Retention, Leadership
Peter Drucker is attributed with describing the distinction between managers and leaders – managers ensure things are done right whereas leaders ensure the right things get done. It stands to reason that leaders are also responsible for ensuring the right...
