Posts by Sandy
The 30 Most Important IT Trends for 2007
CIO Insight published its Top 30 Trends in IT in 2007 which provides some great pointers for leaders thinking about how technology can/will impact business. My key take-away: companies will continue to look for strong leaders who can blend IT and business savvy. What do you think?
Read MoreVIDEO: Leadership Lessons from Craig Donohue, Merc CEO
In his video, Craig Donohue (Merc CEO) advises on: Whom to hire, Succeeding as a young manager, Handling office politics, and Managing on a global stage.
Read MoreNPR: Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting
National Public Radio [NPR] presents LinkedIn as a social networking technology for recruiting and the retained executive search trade. Read the story on how to use LinkedIn as the primary means to finding opportunities.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving….
Fred De Witt Van Amburgh: "None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy."
Read MoreThe High Cost of Turnover
Just how much does turnover cost a company? According to Families and Work Institute experts, it cost about 75% of a non-managerial worker's annual salary and at least 150% of a manager's annual salary to get replacements! Are you taking care of your employees?
Read MoreWant to Engage & Retain Your Best Employees? Try These 10 Sentences
Praise can help you retain top employees, but just saying “You’re doing a good job” isn’t going to work! The most effective praise is detailed and relevant. To get you started, here are 10 “openers” that you can use to keep your praise specific.
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Reduce Turnover?
In separate surveys, Manchester Partners International and Wall Street Journal conclude the top methods of employee retention to be: Better compensation and benefits! Check out 7 other factors that will keep employees from leaving.
Read MoreVIDEO: Forget Six Degrees…Let’s Talk About One Degree
So you think one degree – one tiny degree – can’t make a difference? View this clip called ‘212’ and think again! Enjoy.
Read MoreFinding Your Inner Sculptor
B.C. Forbes: "Think not of yourself as the architect of your career but as the sculptor. Expect to have to do a lot of hard hammering and chiseling and scraping and polishing."
Read MoreInternational Executives Group – Global Talent at its Best [Presentation Attached]
Curious about the current and future state of global talent? Check out my presentation about the ‘Battle for Brainpower’, in my discussion with IEG members - senior level executives who have held significant global positions.
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