As President & CEO of FORTIS Resource Partners, I’ve been a long-time proponent of the principle of accountability, especially in the workplace. I’ve learned over time that the cornerstone of effective leadership and a thriving professional environment lies in fostering accountability at every level. In our fifth installment of The Wheel of Modern Leadership series, […]
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Welcome back to our series on The Wheel of Modern Leadership. After taking time to meditate on communication and relationship building in previous installments, we’ve arrived at the critical spoke of consistency. It’s the quiet pulse beneath a leader’s journey, often overlooked but vital in steering a career through both calm and tumultuous work environments. […]
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Welcome back to our series on The Wheel of Modern Leadership. We covered communication in the last installment; this chapter, however, focuses on the art of relationship building at work and in our personal lives. I can attest to the power of good relationships, and in our interconnected world, the connections we make can define […]
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Even now, with the end of 2023 in sight, the work-from-home debate rages on. An almost-incredible 90% of companies plan to have employees back in the office by the end of 2024, according to Resume Builder. On the other hand, the Integrated Benefits Institute reports that 47% of employees would quit if a return were […]
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Hiring is a dynamic process that requires agility and adaptability to keep up. It’s not always easy or comfortable, but in today’s climate, you need to move at a faster pace to close the deal on candidates in demand. Even now, with the job market cooling off and reaching what one chief economist describes as […]
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In today’s fast-paced world, losing sight of the delicate balance between productivity and well-being is easy. With the pressure to deliver, a person can quickly become overwhelmed—it’s enough to drive you into a state of mental exhaustion. Yet, there’s a transformative practice that holds the power to revitalize both our minds and our productivity: the […]
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In the second installment of The Wheel of Modern Leadership series, we continue to examine the timeless traits that form a foundation for contemporary leadership. As the Founder & President of FORTIS Resource Partners, a staffing firm that caters to a diverse range of industries, I am passionate about leadership and its many nuances. I […]
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In the realm of small business, I’m sure many of us are familiar with the principle of “sharpening the saw,” as outlined by renowned author Steven R. Covey. This principle, the seventh habit in Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, involves renewing and strengthening our resources to maintain and increase effectiveness. As a […]
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If you’re anything like me, the current state of the world probably has you scratching your head, wondering how to respond to it. We have a job market in a constant state of flux, with some sectors seeing record employment and others experiencing drastic layoffs. We have the rise of artificial intelligence, which inspires either […]
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As Malcom Gladwell claims in his book The Tipping Point, you become an expert at anything if you do it 10,000 hours. I’ve got that in spades when it comes to listening to people’s stories. Part of my role as both a coach and a professional in the staffing industry is engaging with people daily about their life […]
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