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Join Colleagues for a Business Value Forum On Wednesday, December 7
Business Value Forum Presents -- Quiet Quitting: The Reality, Impact and Antidotes led by Executive Director at Gallup, Mike Ritz.
Stanley H. Davis
Dec 3, 20223 min read
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“Quiet Returning”: The Flip Side of “Quiet Quitting”
Much has been written about “quiet quitting,” but there’s also another interesting trend: “quiet returning.”
Stanley Davis & Greg Mickelson
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Quiet Quitting: Getting Into the Mind of a “Quiet Quitter”
The “quiet quitter” moniker has come to mean “slacker.” But is this accurate?
Stanley Davis & Greg Mickelson
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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A Pocket Refresher: Making Your New Position Yours
Congratulations on your new position. You’ve been selected and appointed. What will make the added difference to solidify your new role?
Stanley Davis & Greg Mickelson
Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Join Colleagues for a Business Value Forum On September 28
Business Value Forum Presents: Understanding Our Customers’ Unmet Needs and Pain Points. Join us at Bryant University for a lively session!
Stanley H. Davis
Sep 3, 20222 min read
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Sometimes It Really Is All About the Money
A long-time, top employee just left your firm for more money elsewhere. What could the firm and employee each have done differently?
Greg Mickelson
Aug 27, 20223 min read
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Keeping The Talent You’ve Got
The market for great talent is still very tight. Companies in a hiring mode are solidly in the hunt...for your best people.
Stanley H. Davis
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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White Hot to Stone Cold: What’s in store for the (hiring) economy?
Lower inflation, keep the economy from entering a recession and limit labor-market damage---realistic or a storm warning?
Greg Mickelson
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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The Intricacies (and Emotions) of Succession Planning
In a family-owned business, there are myriad dynamics at play.
Stanley H. Davis
Jun 12, 20222 min read
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A Very Expensive Bad Executive Hire
Imagine making $700,000 in one day
Greg Mickelson
Jun 6, 20222 min read
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Finding Top Quality Hires During The Great Resignation
View the radio interview with Stan Davis, founding principal of Standish Executive Search.
Diane Boulanger
May 30, 20221 min read
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Today Is the Day To Get Ready For Tomorrow
The power is in the hands of the owner or CEO to make the tough decision to get ready for tomorrow, today. Therein lies their legacy.
Greg Mickelson
May 19, 20222 min read
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Standish Executive Search Celebrates 10th Anniversary
5/1/12--Standish Executive Search launches an executive search firm that serves mid-sized enterprises. Now, the firm celebrates 10 years.
Diane Boulanger
May 2, 20221 min read
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Highly Anticipated Return of The Business Value Forum Kicks Off On May 11
After a "Covid hiatus," The Business Value Forum welcomes you back with the upcoming event: "A People Operating System" on May 11 at Bryant.
Stanley H. Davis
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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What Does the Right Leader Look Like?
Nine tips for addressing the challenge to build a first-class management team--and when it's time for you to hand over the reins.
Stanley H. Davis
Apr 17, 20222 min read
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A Business’s Silent Killer
The thrust to grow or change a business can awaken a virus that may be lurking in any enterprise—a debilitating breach of ethics.
Stanley H. Davis
Apr 10, 20223 min read
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A Story About Stepping Down
Many business founders don’t recognize that their leadership assets likely won’t meet the eventual needs of their expanding enterprise.
Stanley H. Davis
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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Lies, Damned Lies and Interviews
A particularly insidious (and also hilarious) account of a Zoom "interview fraud" and why due diligence in recruiting is important.
Greg Mickelson
Mar 18, 20222 min read
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The Millwright Died
There is much that we don’t know about employees. Let's take the time to know the additional talents that people bring to work every day!
Stanley H. Davis
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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When Less Expensive Costs More
You can get to the finish line more quickly by doing things purposefully and with focus than by rushing with no real plan.
Greg Mickelson
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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