by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2017 | Business
Mno-Bmadsen and Accu-Mold give back by growing business and employment. It has been said that when a major change occurs within a business’s world—like a change in ownership, leadership, or both—a good three to four years is needed for that change to settle in, settle...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2017 | Culture
How the evolution of communication tools drives CSM Group’s engagement. People have been communicating since their appearance on Earth. The act of communicating started with sets of disorganized signs and sounds to transfer messages from one human to another—most...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 11, 2017 | Leadership
We sat down with Travis Cree, Senior Associate II of Biometrics and Project Management, at Zoetis, to hear his thoughts on leadership, mentors, and more. Define leadership. Leadership is mobilizing others to make a change, process, or environment. Who has had a...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2017 | Leadership
We spent some time with Denise Crawford, President and CEO at Family Health Center, to hear her thoughts on leadership, happiness, and more. Define leadership. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a common goal. Who has had a tremendous impact on you as...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2017 | Business
Landscape Forms’ outdoor designs solve problems and shape strategy. Hungarian inventor, architect, and professor of architecture Ernö Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube 40 years ago. What has become one of the world’s top-selling puzzle games was originally created to...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2017 | Leadership
A conversation with Mike Rozewicz, Vice President at Tekna. What does Tekna do? From a product development perspective, we are constantly looking at opportunity and hoping to provide solution. We do everything from innovation to realization. What does a product...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
—Or see that special someone in it. Perhaps nothing is more personal—or more of a rite of passage—than choosing a prom or a wedding dress. To many prom-goers, as with prospective brides, the process is one fraught with anticipation, expectations, and emotions....
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2017 | Culture
Make your mission your company’s best engagement tool. How many of your employees or co-workers would show up to work the day after winning the Powerball jackpot? If your answer is a resounding “no one,” then your company might need to rethink that mission statement...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2017 | Culture
The Millennial Mindset: The day to day cross-generational experience. Today’s organizations are in the unique position of having employees who span four generations. Each with its own perspectives, qualities, and traits. Each shaped by the historical and cultural...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Business
We take a look at the ins-and-outs of Decatur-based Special-Lite, Inc. Company Special-Lite, Inc. Headquarters Decatur, Michigan Additional Locations Niles, Michigan; Marshall, Arkansas Year Founded 1969 Website special-lite.com Executive Henry L. Upjohn II, CEO Its...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Culture
“Great job!” When it comes to motivating team members, the simple act of offering praise and recognition for a job well done goes a long way. Why? Positive feedback triggers the release of dopamine, which serves as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Chemicals released...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Leadership
We sat down with Stacey Hamlin, President and CEO of CTS Telecom, to hear her insights on leadership, growth, and more. Define leadership. Connecting people, and then being able to inspire them to make your vision come to life. Who has had a tremendous impact on you...