The US at Work

One of the classic misperceptions in many businesses is that technical skills translate organically into any business's management or leadership level. This thinking follows a relatively simple logic: John is a great engineer; therefore, he will be a great leader for a team of engineers. But the transition from technical skills to management skills is [...]

Does the Covid-19 pandemic have to disrupt supply chain and transportation system networks while destroying bottom line? No, not if you have the right person managing for you. The American business mantra is innovation; that is how we achieve results in working around disruptions.  This requires leadership strategies and skills which are sometimes hard to [...]

It doesn’t have to be expensive, at least according to Del Winn. I recently spoke with Dell, a global expansion coach, business leader, complex problem solver, and international deal-making attorney, who really can solve complex manufacturing and sales expansion problems. Del was asked to accompany InterDigital Communications Corporation's salesman to Nanjing, China to negotiate a [...]

Because change is constant, those who work in Human Resources sometimes face frustration and even professional isolation. After all, human nature shows that people tend to resist change, and HR professionals encounter this on a daily basis. I was discussing the issue at lunch with Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner and Director, Judy Garza [...]

Poor management decisions impacting policy and company performance, as well as serious safety issues were threatening an upcoming contract renewal and eroding a company’s reputation. These were only a few of the problems facing Ken Walker, Senior Nuclear Management Consultant, when he was asked by the BOD of a contractor company to fix the issues, [...]

Welcome to the fourth and final part of our military-to-civilian transition podcast series with coach/expert, Tom Wolfe. This episode centers around the final steps of navigating your job interview, negotiating, and following up after your first meeting. Tom authored, “Out of Uniform,” is a former Naval Academy graduate, and an expert military to civilian transition [...]

Welcome to the third installment of our four-podcast series with Tom Wolfe about successful military to civilian transition and the interview and networking process. Tom authored, “Out of Uniform,” is a former Naval Academy graduate, and an expert military to civilian transition coach who shares his advice with Fred Coon, CEO. Scroll down for Podcast [...]

This is the second in a four-part podcast series with Tom Wolfe about successful military to civilian transition in terms of value add proposition and power interviewing. Tom authored, “Out of Uniform,” is a former Naval Academy graduate, and an expert military to civilian transition coach who shares his advice with Fred Coon, CEO. Scroll [...]

This is the first in a four-podcast series with military transition expert, Tom Wolfe. Learn how to gain self-knowledge as you prepare for your military transition. Tom authored, “Out of Uniform,” is a former Naval Academy graduate, and an expert military to civilian transition coach who shares his advice with Fred Coon, CEO. Scroll down [...]

What is the best way for aging employees to stay current and relevant in the workplace? In what ways should mature works think about retirement, and when should they get serious about planning? What is “phased retirement”, and how can those approaching this chapter determine if it is the right path? Lastly, how can workers [...]