Dec 18, 2021
I’m reflecting on an anniversary this month. Twenty-eight years ago this month I had a heart attack.
It was not how I planned to spend the day.
Thanks to exceptional health professionals, dedicated family, and the grace of God, I survived.
Like many others who have experienced a significant health issue, my heart...
Nov 12, 2021
If you’re trying to hire staff right now, you’re not having fun. The US Federal Reserve Bank in September estimated that the average time required to fill an open job rose from 20 days to 50 days over the previous four months.
And a new global McKinsey study found that 40% of respondents are somewhat likely to quit...
Oct 12, 2021
Years ago, a friend received some brilliant leadership advice from a mentor. The mentor said, “How you treat people today becomes conversation around their dinner table tonight.”
Today, it’s not just dinner table conversations that leaders need to be aware of. It’s Glassdoor.com and social media platforms where...
Sep 20, 2021
Today’s video features Good Comes First book co-authors Mark Babbitt and yours truly discussing a core foundation of a purposeful, positive, productive work culture. Here’s an excerpt.
Mark: “I often say, Chris, that most of what I learned about leadership was on the baseball field as a coach for three decades...
Sep 6, 2021
Today’s podcast features Good Comes First book co-authors Mark Babbitt and Chris Edmonds discussing a core foundation of uncompromising work cultures - making values measurable AND socially relevant. Here’s an excerpt.
Chris: “What I find when I, you and I both experienced that as we work with leaders to help them...