Leadership

Thinking retirement? It’s never too late to act now

It’s never too early to start preparing for retirement. Congress passed Social Security about 80 years ago to help seniors…

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Leadership

Leadership means really listening

After 50-plus years in business I have learned more through listening than any other practice. I have soaked in wisdom…

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Leadership

Overcome outsized ego and the need to do it all

Two of the biggest obstacles to good leadership practices are an outsized ego and a reluctance to delegate. 

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Leadership

The importance of trust in business

Instinctively we all know that building a high level of trust is the right thing to do. However, can you…

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Leadership

Champion your mavericks

After a long career as a retail executive, Joe Scarlett retired in 2007. But he didn’t let his decades of…

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Leadership

Open-door policy: Be willing to listen more and you’ll be able to lead better

An open office door says you're open to communication. A closed door suggests you're closed off from the company conversation.

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Life

Four year college not for every Tennessean

Today not all career paths start at University Trailhead. While “follow your dreams” may sound like good advice, it does…

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Leadership

Lessons from the retail floor: Get close to your customer

There’s a talk I used to give about customer service. I gave it so frequently to store managers and sales…

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Leadership

Share your leadership skills by taking the initiative to coach others

Got more than a few years in a business leadership role? You’d probably make a great coach.

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Life

What’s your reading agenda?

Continuous learning is essential to business success. We know reading is a key component of learning, so do you have…

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