The old thinking was “you’re lucky to have a job so just get on with it” “I’m the boss, do what I say” “Don’t question, don’t challenge and don’t offer any ideas” “My way is the only way” and “If you don’t like it, then leave”. Productivity and profit rule. Growth is all. Work is […]
Pay rise negotiations are (relatively) easy to manage when the economy is growing and business is doing well but we’re now in a perfect storm, squeezed on all sides, and they’re much harder to deal with. So what can you do? Stay focussed on what’s important Well, firstly, always stay focussed on the important things. […]
We are in a period of immense change. New waves of technology are being introduced to speed up and modernise processes in our workplaces, whilst growing consumer demand for purpose-led brands has driven companies to reconsider their corporate strategies to gain a competitive advantage. But what skills will CEOs need to lead their organisations into […]
None of us is immune to mistakes. Some of us make the same mistakes time and time again. If we are unable to learn from our mistakes, we are liable to inflict unnecessary stress on ourselves and lose the opportunity to grow. It’s the same in selling. Whether you are on the front line or […]
The pace and quantum of change we are experiencing are unprecedented. The economic and political landscape is fraught, generational shifts are profound, and the pandemic reimagined many aspects of our lives in ways no one could have predicted. In this never-normal world, organisations must build and strengthen their powers of agility to enable them to […]
As 1st of June strikes, you log onto the digital world, every single account you follow is now plastered with rainbow logos. For some, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, a reminder of how far we’ve come since the first protests, and a renewed energy to continue the fight for equality. For others, it’s a time […]
How can a leader keep employees motivated as they aim for a moving target? How can a company maintain its identity as it undergoes significant internal changes? How do you reimagine the way the business works, while preserving the spark that made it successful in the first place? These were questions I have faced over […]
A lot of brands say they walk the walk and talk the talk, but Good Signals is one of the brands that gives you a sense they actually mean and do what they say.
With the e-commerce and online business world becoming increasingly saturated, it is imperative online brands stand out to both drive revenue and consumers to their site. It is possible to argue that there are a number of ways to do so but the use of visual assets is one of the key drivers in enticing customers […]
There are just under 5,000 working satellites orbiting earth. By the end of 2029, conservative estimations are suggesting no less than 107,000 satellites will be orbiting earth as we enter the 2030s. At the same time, hyperscalers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft are building the Ground-Station infrastructure, designed to capture, store and […]
Society has come a long way on gender equality but there is still a long way to go. The workplace is one of the many places where continued action is needed to tackle inequality. The reality is that there are important discussions and revelations surrounding the obstacles women still face in the workplace, which range […]
W. Kenny Massey is the President and CEO of Modern Woodmen of America - a nearly 140-year-old, member-owned, fraternal financial services organisation based in Rock Island, Illinois. Modern Woodmen serves nearly 730,000 members throughout the United States.
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