Leadership– Stepping Into Your ‘Discomfort Zone’
“Without conflict, there is no leadership,” so says Michael W. Kublin, Founder and CEO of PeopleTek, an international leadership and development company. Fred Coon, CEO ... Read More >>
Psychological Safety Means Productivity
What is psychological safety and how does it build stronger teams in the workplace? What are the benefits of open and honest communication in employee/manager relationships? How ... Read More >>
Marketing Strategies for Educational and Non-Profit Institutions
Changing audience impressions drives admissions, raises retention rates, and helps meet fundraising objectives. Fred Coon, CEO, Cooper & Coon interviews Cynthia “Cindy” Tavlin, Creative Director ... Read More >>
Viewpoint: Generational Differences Don’t Exist in Organizations
A professional of the millennial generation speaks about the need for a a non-generational focus that includes understanding other factors. Fred Coon, interviews Michael Vodianoi, ... Read More >>
Reciprocal vs. Traditional Mentoring: A Win-Win!
Avery Stone Fish, Program Manager for Innovators Connection, speaks with Fred Coon, Coon about the winning mentoring model now sweeping Chicago’s business marketplace. About the ... Read More >>
Today’s Employees: Up-Skill or Be Left Behind
A new paradigm of learning has descended upon both corporations and employees, alike. Failure to act, however, can be catastrophic. How can today's workers stay ... Read More >>
HR: Are Your Teams Health-Insurance & Benefits Literate?
What are the main issues today’s HR departments face when communicating benefits to employees today? How can HR teams effectively communicate benefits information to employees to ... Read More >>
Why Great Leaders Are Great Listeners
What is the difference between listening to understand and listening to reply? Why does this difference matter as a leader/manager? What are the four types ... Read More >>
Small-Business Owner Discusses Managing Multiple Generations In Her Company
What are some ways that business owners can encourage and incorporate age-diversity in work culture? What are some of the reasons that ageism in the ... Read More >>
Time Spent vs. Client Service: Generational Approaches
Do younger employees interact with customers in a differently than older employees? What is the preferred style of communication of younger employees when it comes ... Read More >>