For several weeks now, I’ve been talking about how entrepreneurs need to get off to a STRONG start in 2021. They’re laying the foundation – not just for this year, but for the next five years. As I’ve written before, the secret to “next level” growth isn’t really a secret at all: you’ve got to attract and retain next-level talent!
Read MoreToday is December 14th and the holidays are officially upon us. I am a Christian, so I will be celebrating Christmas and all that holiday means to me and my family and millions of Christians across the world. And in the spirit of being curious and exhibiting a learning mindset, I decided to learn more about other celebrations that occur this time of year. Here’s what I found out Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Read More2020 sure has been a crazy year. And many of us are ready for it to be over! A few weeks ago I wrote that it’s time to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror and hit the gas. While we can’t change what happened in 2020, what we can do is use the lessons we’ve learned in planning for 2021. To paraphrase an old football coach of mine, “we can’t let 2020 beat us twice!”
Read MoreBack in April, Kurt was featured in an Austin Business Journal article, giving advice to business leaders on how to SURVIVE and THRIVE in the pandemic landscape. What’s changed since then? What’s stayed the same?
Read MoreLast week, i went on CEO Coaching International’s Podcast to talk about recruiting C-Suite executives during the pandemic. There’s a talent transfer going on right now - you don’t want to miss out!
Read MoreAustin’s Best Places to Work didn’t get there over night… Learn how the top businesses plan to stay there!
Read MoreMy good friends at Mereo wrote about HireBetter’s effort to stay relevant during the pandemic. To me, “staying relevant” isn’t about making a buck in the short term, it’s about setting up our clients for long term survival and thrival!
Read MoreI talked to some of the leaders behind Austin's Best Places to Work to learn how they are dealing with COVID-19.
Read More“Stress teaches you to rise to be better; to rise to the occasion,” but without self-care, stress will take over! Get de-stressing tips from the experts.
Read More“The pool of available talent is suddenly both changing and expanding, and visionary leaders can make the most of it, preparing the ground for post-crisis recovery and growth.” I’ve been saying this for weeks HBR! Let’s Go!
Read MoreManaging stress is one of the toughest things to do as a leader. It’s never too late to start learning how to manage the pressure you often find yourself under.
Read MoreFiring someone is never the first option, but sometimes it is a necessary step to putting your business back on the path to growth and success.
Read MoreEven the best new hires can’t hit the ground running all by themselves. Here’s how to tee them up for success
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