Are Private Membership Sites the Answer to Perils of Social Network Sites?

I don’t think anyone will disagree that social media sites (aka: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, etc) haven’t played a crucial role in today’s corporate environment.  They have opened the door to instant communication, public sharing of information, job postings, networking, free advertising opportunities….the list goes on and on.  Sounds great, right? Yes and no… Although […]

How To Hire The Right Person For Your Team

How do you know you are hiring the right person for your team? This is the $1,000 question for leaders looking to attract and retain the best employees as companies spark into new growth cycles. Klaus Kocott, Klaus Kokott, Partner at Kokott, Wood & Associates, Inc., goes into detail on how to hire for fit […]

Are Employees Fearful of Their Own Good Ideas?

Are emplolyees fearful of change? Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. Noted author and leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, nailed it right on the head with this expression.  And nothing could be farther from the truth in today’s workplace.  Change is already happening whether executives and employees choose to acknowledge it or not. Organizations embracing […]