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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Leadership
A Conversation with Natalie DePerro, Interior Designer at MarxModa. What does an interior designer do? An interior designer takes a client’s request for spaces in buildings, and gives them a great solution for furniture for their interiors while keeping in mind the...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Leadership
We sat down with Jeremiah Smith, CEO/Owner/Operator of Coin Express, to hear his thoughts on leadership, travel essentials, and more. Define leadership. Vulnerability, honesty, transparency, planning, strategy … with a bit of focus, and goals. If you merge all those...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
When it comes to a career, it’s never too early to start preparing. When he was named president of Humphrey Products in April 2016, Dave Maurer inherited the desk of his recently retired predecessor. Within its drawers, Maurer found a sheaf of papers from 1998...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The most “powerful weapon” a person can wield is an education; when it comes to Southwest Michigan, this weapon could use sharpening. South African President Nelson Mandela might have expressed it best: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2016 | Leadership
Define leadership. Learning from others. Guiding others. Mentoring others. Listening to others. Who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? My grandma, Martha Parfet. She is a modest, quiet leader, and she has made a tremendous impact in the community and...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2016 | Leadership
We sat down with CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, Troy Clark, to hear his thoughts on leadership, routine, and more. Define leadership. Establishing trust among a group of people that you are doing the best you can to carry forward under a given vision. Who has had a tremendous...
