by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 24, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Talent
As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, the cost of government, especially due to the unionization of government employees, is one of the hottest issues of the day. Not surprisingly, it has become a partisan political issue. However, as the public looks at the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 20, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
Here’s a cliché that I’ve lived by for many years: leaders are readers. You cannot be a leader in your organization or field without being a serious student. So, as you head to the mountains or veg by the pool this summer, take a good book. Better yet,...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Jun 3, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Leadership, Talent
Networking. Beside the fact that it is one of the most over-used words of modern times, it is still important. If you’re an extrovert, what could be better than the chance to dive in to a room full of people? To you, it’s a target-rich environment. But if...
by Fort Collins Chamber | May 31, 2011 | Education & Professional Development, Talent
Public employee unions are a hot issue around the country. As local and state governments and school districts struggle to balance their budgets and meet basic needs of their residents, the costs of wages and benefits for unionized public employees are raised more...
