Suggested Reading: Shut Up and Listen!

  I was recently sent a thought-provoking book titled Shut Up and Listen! authored by Tilman Fertitta. The book’s title might ring as a familiar entreaty in the workplace to subordinates and colleagues alike. No matter how abrupt… Read More

Improving Job Satisfaction

By Steven E. Sacks, CPA, CGMA, ABC A recent report published by the Conference Board indicates that slightly over half (51%) of U.S. workers are satisfied with their jobs; this means a not-too-insignificant amount (49%) are less than… Read More

How Engaged Are Your Employees?

By Steven E. Sacks, CPA, CGMA, ABC While the consideration of succession planning has taken up a lot of airtime in recent years, there is something even more important to consider and that is how to attract and retain talent. Questions… Read More

The Right Decisions Depend on Managing the Information Overload

By Steven E. Sacks, CPA, CGMA, ABC It’s a 24/7, non-stop world of information, data and knowledge shared by anyone from anywhere. It overwhelms, frustrates, confuses, provokes, guides, influences, paralyzes, and spurs action. What we research informs the… Read More

There is No Leadership Without Integrity

By Steven E. Sacks, CPA, CGMA, ABC Those thrust into leadership positions need only one arrow in their quiver: integrity. Whether in business or politics, if you can speak truth to power while understanding and accepting the risks,… Read More