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Top Leadership Books

June 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

The book you don’t read won’t help. – Jim Rohn Thanks for joining us today on the Always Forward Leadership Podcast. Tim and I dive right into today’s conversation about the leadership books that have had a major impact on both of us throughout our careers. If you’re looking for material to take your leadership to the next level, or perhaps you’re looking for some recommendations to guide your team through a shared book club experience, you’ll love today’s discussion. Not only do we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Andy Stanley, book club, books, development, education, Jim Collins, Kalamazoo, leadership, Ron Kitchens, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Southwest Michigan First

The Right People in the Right Seats

September 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. – Jim Collins Through our work in economic development, we have heard over and over again that talent is the #1 thing organizations are looking for today. In a market where everyone is looking for top talent – how do you win? Southwest Michigan First has been recognized as the best small business to work for by National Best and Brightest Companies for a few years, in part, because of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Gallup, Gallup StrengthsFinder, Hiring, Jim Collins, Kalamazoo, leadership, National Best and Brightest Companies, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, talent

Rest and Run

June 18, 2015 2 Comments

I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I’m more afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter. – Bob Goff It seems to me that so many leaders today are running on fumes. They are exhausted, depleted and therefore, ineffective. You can have the greatest car in the world, but if there is no gas in the tank, it won’t go anywhere. In fact, the 20-year-old beat up car will outperform the nicer car if there is no gas in the tank. This is a good time of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Always Forward, Bob Goff, Jim Collins, Kalamazoo, leadership, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First

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