I believe values and team development principles such as trust, interdependence, genuineness, empathy, risk and success (TIGERS®) build strong teams and leaders. This is especially true when behaviors that support these business values are readily seen in the...
To enhance the lives of all age groups in communities throughout the U.S. can be a daunting task. I have found this to be true whether I was building Neighborhood “Ward” programs for cities or facilitating intergenerational conferences. Without effective...
Here’s a TIGERS Roar for the Hitachi Foundation! Roar! The Hitachi Foundation is honoring eight entrepreneurs that address some of society’s most persistent challenges. Now in its fourth year, the Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program recognizes leaders that use...
Women owned businesses are on the rise and newly formed “Evolve Women,” is here to lend support. Focusing on entrepreneurial start-ups, intrapreneurs, and development programs, the Nashville based company is devoted to the continued success of business women...
Experienced educators often advise first year teachers not to crack a smile until after Christmas vacation. Obviously, the intent is to give students the impression that these teachers are tough, strong disciplinarians as opposed to being nice which could be...
What happens when business leaders “do well and do good” regardless of the economy? A rhetorical question? No. Absolutely not. In the wake of years of under-employment and wage stagnation cased by one of the longest recessions in U.S. history, a new report...
