In a web- and data-centric world, companies and institutions must find partners and solution providers who can serve as augmentations of their staff and services in order to leverage technologies and services to compete effectively. One of the most valuable and efficient ways of maintaining a competitive brand advantage is staying ahead of technology opportunities […]
Finding the Time and Reason for Philanthropic Participation
Building a company legacy and culture can be assisted and fostered by participation in philanthropic activities in the community. Selling this effort internally can be as difficult as actually delivering in the community. In business it is important to shareholders to understand and have demonstrated for them what will be a return on investment. If […]
Mentoring – to Teach is to Learn
The value of mentorship in leadership and career development is a practice that is often underrated and underutilized. You never know what you are doing or saying when people are watching and listening and what a difference or an impact you may have on the rest of their careers (or lives) or their companies’ successes. […]
Growing a Company Culture of Giving
Today’s leading companies find ways to distinguish themselves. Oftentimes modern-day crowded and talented fields and arenas of service organizations make it hard for a company to stand out with others it competes with day to day. One solid and tried way to establish and mature a company’s reputation and standing in the marketplace is to […]
Participating in Philanthropic Efforts as a Company or Institution is an Exercise in Growth and Maturity
A company would be wise to research its opportunities to serve in the greater community around it. The first effort in the research and planning stage of effective corporate philanthropic participation is to carefully evaluate and understand the business it is in and the customer base it serves. If a company does not have a […]
The how and why of corporate social responsibility & volunteering
If no one were around to see an act of kindness, would you still behave as a hero? This is a terrific question a company must ask itself about participating in corporate social responsibility. Quickly, a company will benefit by answering “yes.” Most studies show that people do business with people they like, and most […]
Teamwork Is The Best Work
When a team can learn to maximize its communication skills and heighten its ability to collaborate, outcomes are often positively affected. Recently I watched my 2-year-old twin granddaughters build their first snowman. My wife briefly showed them how snow packs and how they can shape a winter snow structure. They played around with the concepts. […]
What are you looking for this hour?
I have asked myself the same question just about every hour at work for the past 20 years. As of Feb. 1, I have worked for the same company for 20 years. I reflect and acknowledge the many lessons learned over this time. None of these concepts is new, yet many of the themes are […]
Cybersecurity in Uncertain Times
Navigating the Covid-19 virus in the digital age is transformational. There are changes in the way we work, including working from home, increased cybersecurity risks, and requiring additional training and enhanced need for recovery. Even seemingly small measures, such as teaching employees what not to click on, will help companies protect their information. How do […]
Be proactive when it comes to ransomware
By now you have heard of ransomware, where cyberattackers can hold your data, software, devices and entire systems captive until you pay a ransom to get them back. It’s part of the ever-expanding cyberthreat landscape. If you meet the attackers’ demands, there’s no guarantee you will get your data back uncorrupted — or at all. […]