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Can small companies benefit from internship programs? What do “great” internships look like? Fred Coon speaks with David Lewis, CEO of OperationsInc, about strategies and tips for building and managing great internship programs. Scroll Down for Podcast Audio About the Guest: David Lewis is the founder, president, and CEO of OperationsInc, one of the nation’s [...]

Strategy advisor and business leader, Michelle Blakely, discusses how to manage the junction of ethics and bottom-line decisions in a corporate setting. Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon. Scroll down for Podcast audio About the Guest                                   [...]

Emotions don’t stop at the office door. They impact every aspect of our personal and business lives. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Jim Vaive, Director, NA, for Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network, on why EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) matters and achieving “Noble Goals” in our personal and work lives. Scroll down [...]

Strategy advisor and business leader, Michelle Blakely, discusses how to manage the junction of ethics and bottom-line decisions in a corporate setting.

Hosted by Fred Coon, CEO of Stewart Cooper & Coon.

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About the Guest                                      

Michelle Blakely is a team-oriented executive with extensive experience in not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems. Lauded for capabilities in organization assessment, leader selection and development, process improvement, system redesign to optimize patient experience, and operational efficiency to drive the bottom line, Blakely has the ability to translate sincerity into action paired with a commitment to patients and a genuine interest in people.

Combining industry knowledge and investment in staff to motivate employees to achieve optimal outcomes for the organization is Ms. Blakely's specialty and priority.

 

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Fred Coon, CEO

Stewart, Cooper & Coon offers Human Capital Strategy Services to both individuals and corporations. Our staff is dedicated to our clients’ success via innovative job search processes, employment management strategies, and state-of-the-art technologies. Contact Fred Coon – 866-883-4200, Ext. 200

Emotions don’t stop at the office door. They impact every aspect of our personal and business lives. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Jim Vaive, Director, NA, for Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network, on why EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) matters and achieving “Noble Goals” in our personal and work lives.

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About the Guest:

As a successful business owner for over 35 years, Jim Vaive speaks the language of CEOs and uses his personal experience to connect with decision-makers in the business arena.

Jim completed extensive training in Spiritual Direction, Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence Coaching, is a Professional Certified Coach (International Coach Federation) and is a Co-Regional Network Director for the North American region of the emotional intelligence awareness organization, Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network.

 

Connect with Jim via LinkedIn or Email.

 

Fred Coon, CEO

 

Stewart, Cooper & Coon offers Human Capital Strategy Services to both individuals and corporations. Our staff is dedicated to our clients’ success via innovative job search processes, employment management strategies, and state-of-the-art technologies. Contact Fred Coon – 866-883-4200, Ext. 200

Is marijuana really a challenge for employers and what industries are affected? Given the acceptance of “medical marijuana” as a treatment for a variety of illnesses, can employers still have “zero tolerance" substance abuse policies in place? What advice do you typically give to employers when it comes to marijuana in the workplace? Joe Aitchison, [...]

Why are conversation skills so important, and why do they require formal training? What are some of the most difficult conversations to have, and how do you ensure the outcome is successful? Fred Coon, president of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Fierce Conversations president, Stacey Engle, about how re-thinking communication styles yields beneficial results. Scroll [...]

What types of cyber-threats are targeting corporate workers? What is a people-centric approach to security? What are some best practices for creating an effective security training program for employees at all levels? Non-Senior Company workers are the main target of cyber-criminals. Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon interviews Gretel Egan, strategist for Proofpoint, a [...]

What were are the top barriers many women experience during their climb up through major corporations? What can be done to circumnavigate or offset these barriers? What recommendations should women who are advancing their careers take into consideration? In this podcast, SC&C CEO, Fred Coon, interviews Dana Mancialgi, MBA (Thunderbird School of Global Management), Corporate [...]

How do state and local licensing laws restrict employment opportunities for Veterans? What can state and local governments do to ensure that Veterans have as many employment opportunities as possible? What rights are the spouses of military personnel entitled to? Fred Coon, SC&C CEO further explores this important issue in an interview with Jon Riches, [...]