by Ira Wolfe | Jan 29, 2013 | HR Articles, Leadership
Employers, workers, and politicians need to come to grip with reality – the definition of work is changing. The theme of denial about joblessness is no longer effective. In fact, it’s destructive. Creating new jobs that match the skills levels of the unemployed...
by Ira Wolfe | Jan 16, 2013 | Employment Testing, Leadership
I am called frequently by managers about building effective teams. When I ask what is prompting this investment in “team building,” the manager usually responds with something like “we’d like to improve communication and work together...
by Ira Wolfe | Dec 10, 2012 | Employment Testing, Hiring Process, Leadership
Whether it’s the interview or personality test, hiring managers tend to focus on the positive traits and characteristics of job applicants when hiring or promoting employees. While strengths are essential for success, it is also important to recognize potential...
by Ira Wolfe | Sep 18, 2012 | Leadership
By Ken Blanchard and Drea Zigarmi You may think of the words “manager” and “leader” as two concepts representing opposite ends of a continuum. The term manager typifies the more structured, controlled, analytical, orderly, and rule-oriented end of the continuum. The...
by Ira Wolfe | Aug 25, 2012 | Leadership
“What is different about being a Manager?” starts out a blog I read regularly. In it Tom Foster, the author, asks: “What is different about being a manager [than a supervisor]?” This is an ongoing and growing conversation I have with senior...
by Ira Wolfe | May 20, 2012 | Employment Testing, Leadership
It was just 3 or maybe 4 years ago that Randy applied for a manager’s position at your company. He interviewed brilliantly. He demonstrated intelligence, resourcefulness and an ability to innovate. He displayed a quick wit and a dazzling ability to charm you and...
