Are You Building a Talent Pipeline—or Just Filling Vacancies?

Don't just fill a position. Build a pipeline.

If you’ve been paying attention to the hiring market lately, you’ve probably noticed a contradiction. Many employers say they’re flooded with applications, yet they’re still struggling to find the right people.  In today’s competitive job market, it’s easy to mistake a large stack of resumes for a strong talent pipeline. The reality is that quantity…

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4 Questions Every Business Leader Should Ask Themselves

Your values are your leadership compass.

Leading a business has a way of exposing both your strengths and your blind spots. When sales are strong and everything seems to be clicking, it’s easy to assume your management is exactly what it needs to be. When business slows down or unexpected challenges arise, it’s equally easy to become so focused on solving…

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Why Honest Leaders Build Stronger Businesses

Integrity stands on a foundation of honesty.

Earlier this month, I wrote about the value I consider most essential for success, in both business and life: integrity. Today, I’d like to explore what I consider the foundation of integrity, and that is honesty.  There is a reason people say honesty is the best policy. When you do not tell the truth, it…

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The Value That Builds Trust, Leadership, and Success

Leadership begins with service. Trust begins with integrity.

One of the qualities I admire most in successful leaders is their willingness to serve others without expecting anything in return. That’s why I’m excited to be joining other servant leaders next week for a service project in support of children entering foster care.  The Women of Community Impact is collaborating with Beautiful Faces Going…

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Employee Retention Is the Leadership Challenge Businesses Can’t Ignore

Recognition fuels retention

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a great time for business leaders to remind themselves of one of their most important responsibilities: making sure great employees know they are valued. In fact, this is a responsibility that extends to every aspect of our lives. Far too often, we forget to let the people…

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