Tag Archives: Careers

What Would Make You More Satisfied and Productive at Work?

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by Tony Schwartz

Think about your typical workday. How often do you wake up in the morning, excited to get to work? How much time do you spend fighting traffic to get to the office?  Do you run from meeting to meeting, with no time in between, as emails pile up unanswered in your inbox?

When was the last time you left your desk at midday and took an hour for lunch with a friend? How much energy do you have left for your loved ones when you leave the office at the end of the day? Do immediate demands overwhelm your capacity to do more creative and strategic thinking? Continue reading →

Three Things that Actually Motivate Employees

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The most motivated and productive people I’ve seen recently work in an older company on the American East Coast deploying innovative technology products to transform a traditional industry. To a person, they look astonished when I ask whether their dedication comes from anticipation of the money they could make in the event of an IPO.

Newcomers and veterans alike say they are working harder than ever before. Their products are early stage, which means daily frustrations as they run through successive iterations. Getting them to market demands more than corporate systems can handle, so they must beg for IT upgrades, recruit and budget themselves, and even take on sales responsibilities to explain innovations to customers — which adds to the workload. So much pressure, yet they don’t seem to care about the money? Continue reading →

Talent Acquisition, Career Development and Leadership

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“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ”

At ISSG, we’re curious to know how this proverb applies to executives as they look to bring in new talent – and think you might be too!  To explore how perceptions, values and worldviews influence hiring decisions, we are planning a series of blogs/interviews with Senior Executives who are thought leaders in the areas of Talent Acquisition, Career Development and Leadership.

Here are the types of questions we’ll be asking:

  •  If you only had 5 minutes to interview someone, what would you ask?
  • What leadership tip do you wish someone gave you when you were starting out?
  • What has made the difference in your own leadership development?
  • How do you determine if someone has potential?
  • What are the primary characteristics that you will be looking for with new hires that did not play a significant role in hiring previously?

Our objective is to provide you with a unique opportunity to gain insights from Senior Executives – and a platform to get a little visibility yourself!

If you have a question that you would like answered, or would like to be one of the folks we interview, please let us know by submitting your ideas to: SURVEY

 

 

Let Them Eat MOOCs

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by Gianpiero Petriglieri

One late afternoon last spring I received a visit from a former student and budding entrepreneur. I usually schedule these meetings at the end of the workday. It feels like a treat, witnessing aspiration and insight blend into leadership to create something new.

Luis (not his real name), however, had not come to see me for leadership advice. He had come to pitch his tech startup and ask for my involvement. Continue reading →

Inside with Jo-Ann Mendles, CEO & President, Thirty-four Park, LLC

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Interviewed by Larry Janis, Managing Partner, Integrated Search Solutions

LJ: Share with us some information about your current role and responsibilities

JM: I own and operate a professional services company, Thirty-four Park.  The mission of the firm is to complement its clients’ in-place executive teams and expert resources to accelerate break-through outcomes.   Through collaborative execution, the firm aims to support the stewardship of its clients’ goals.  Unique from traditional management consulting firms, Thirty-four Park brings seasoned Chief Operations leadership to tactically lead organizations to be more nimble and effective amidst increasing complexity, ambiguity and marketplace speed.  Continue reading →