Accountability is the base of business, leadership, friendship, etc. The challenge within it can be very real. Two thoughts on leaning into accountability: 1.) Know that the lens you look through changes, and be aware that impacts accountability as well. Revisit what you need to address throughout your life. 2.) Accountability goes beyond you. You […]
#1 Workforce Attraction Resource in Manufacturing
The number one workforce attraction resource isn’t money, although money is up there, it is social media. If you don’t have a social media recruiting strategy, you are spending more time and money then you need to in recruiting. Stop using your words and burning your time. Connect to potential new employees by meeting them […]
In Demand Jobs Week Vs In Demand Employee
This week is “In Demand Jobs Week” with all kinds of workforce activities going on. What is an “in demand” job? That probably depends on where you are located. Regardless of the job, this week also merits reminding those who are looking for employment, as well as those hiring, that the employee is the one […]
Leadership vs Ego
How do you know if you are a good leader? Step one, lead without ego. I just saw “ego is not your amigo” somewhere. First I laughed, and then I thought how true, and how unfortunate more of us don’t realize that. Ego can not only get in the way of your success, it can […]
Quit Treating Economic Development Like A Game Show
Economic development projects are not something you win. Economic development projects are something you first have a community plan for, along with collaboration and engagement with community partners, and then when an opportunity rises you have the economic intelligence to go after what fits your community culture and future, and pass on what does not. […]
Economic Intelligence, A Must
Without economic intelligence your economic development efforts are basically just bribing companies to come to your community, often at the cost of the community itself. What is economic intelligence? It is knowing parameters, trends, competition, community cost per dollar, and community keys involving the greater good over the human propensity to win at all cost. […]
Board or Bored
The following is a link to a recent article I wrote for The Big Buzz Idea Group’s e-newsletter. Enjoy! Board or Board, The Magnificent Seven
Economic Development Incentive Policy
Tax incentive policy is missing in most community governments. This seems at odds with most community governments being pro-economic development. How can you define what type of project merits a tax incentive if there are no guidelines? How do you justify to the tax payers picking up the tab if you believe an incentive was […]
Rural Online Shopping May Cost More
Rural living has many benefits, and like everything, some challenges. Here is a random one most people aren’t aware of, and an easy fix. Living in a rural location can put you at a disadvantage when shopping online. Areas with little competition often see higher cost per items online. The good news is there is […]