Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.
We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.
- Max De Pree
In 2015, leaders need to first and foremost do this one thing: take care of themselves.
You may drive around in your town
In a brand new shiny car
Your face in the wind, your haircut's in
And your friends think you're bizarre
You may find a cushy job and I hope that you go far
But if you really want to taste some cool success
You better learn to play guitar
~ John Mellencamp, Play Guitar
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Brad Serf, Principal at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Brad's wisdom and perspective.
Many of us middle aged Hoosiers grew up listening to, and were influenced by, singer songwriter John Mellencamp. With 40 million albums sold worldwide and a career spanning 3 decades, John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. At the age of 62, in support of his 22nd full album, Mellencamp will tour once again in 2015 with tour dates booked in 3 of our 4 office locations South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis. If I could only get him to play a show in my home town of Plymouth, IN we would have the horse racing equivalent of a Superfecta!
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.
We talk and think a lot at Gibson about the four generations in the workforce today and especially about how to attract, engage, and retain our millennials. However, this weekend, as I watched one of my favorite movies again, I began to ponder our oldest teammates.
As I wrap up another year of blogging I want to give a big thanks to all of the guest bloggers who helped out in 2014. Your insights and wisdom were much appreciated…and our readers agreed! Here are the top executive blogs of 2014, many of which were written by our guest bloggers.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Clint Bolser, President and CEO of LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. We hope you enjoy Clint’s wisdom and perspective.
When I began my professional career in 1997, I never dreamed or even had the foresight to think that I would be blessed with the opportunity to become the President and CEO of a human service organization. Well in 2004, at the ripe age of 33 and with eyes wide open, I became the CEO of Hillcroft Services in Muncie, Indiana.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Shery Roussarie, President and CEO of Allied Physicians of Michiana, LLC. We hope you enjoy Shery’s wisdom and perspective.
“Know thyself”
Plato used this as an admonition that we should remember who we are and know our place. Aristophanes used these two simple words as a warning about a lack of self-awareness.
Kobe Bryant ____________. How would you finish that sentence?
“Greatness is a decision. It must be chosen.”
- Joe Calloway, Author of Be The Best At What Matters Most
Have you ever pursued something “great”? If so, it likely started as a dream you knew would stretch you, your family, or your company beyond what might even seem possible. It developed out of wonder or excitement for the future or maybe just a necessary move to remain relevant. Then the dream evolved into an idea, a concept, or a strategy. Meetings were held, conversations were had, and plans were made. You critiqued it, talked about it, and ultimately decided to go for it.
So where do things sit now? Did you achieve what you wanted to? Too often, the answer is sadly “sort of” or “not entirely”.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the St. Joseph County (South Bend, IN) Chamber of Commerce. We hope you enjoy Jeff’s wisdom and perspective.
On January 11, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered his second State of the Union Address to Congress. Kennedy had taken office just one year prior, and now had the opportunity to address Congress and the country. The address is something that has become an annual review of what’s happening in the country and a look forward to what lies ahead.
