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Overcoming a Construction Talent Crunch
As an industry, the recent years have taken us through some lows. As we continue to look ahead and heal, it’s important to consider and overcome what could hold us…
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Negotiation: What’s Important to Us.
Negotiation is a part of our business, and for that matter, most things in life. CBS MoneyWatch recently posted 12 Negotiation Tips for People Who Hate Negotiating, and I was…
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Getting Paid.
We are learning that it takes a lot out of us to be successful in these times. However, if one does not get compensated for the work, it doesn’t really…
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Lesson from Coach K: Leadership and Words Are Inseparable
Over the years, I have learned that the just right word(s) at the right time can make a huge difference in people’s lives. At times this means motivating them to…
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Will You Give a Hand Up to the Next Generation?
Earlier this month, I wrote a post offering a few hints for those on the job search. It seems especially pertinent in these times, because we as managers are receiving…
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Job Seekers: Hints from a Hiring Manager
Times are getting better, but still tough. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal compared job seekers now–often isolated and searching online–to those who were looking for work during…
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Lean Part 2: Beyond Manfacturing
On Tuesday, I posted about our local partner Superior Mechanical and their use of Lean, a system that fuels efficiency. The Lean Enterprise Institute summarize well by saying, “The core…
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Is Now the Time to Renegotiate Or Right-Size?
Recessions don’t have many redeeming qualities, but they do create opportunities that wouldn’t exist otherwise. Let me explain myself with an example. During our current economic downturn, commercial and retail…
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Managers, Consider Renaissance Resumes
There is an old story about a brilliant scientist who boasted that he could examine a book and tell you anything about it–what type of ink was used, the composition…
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On Ice.
You’ve heard about an idea locker? Well how about an idea freezer? This post from Jeremiah Owyang talks about one of my favorite ways to enjoy time disconnected from work:…