The Herman Trend Alert: Turnkey Mentorship Using Artificial Intelligence
We know that mentorship works and over the years we have encouraged thousands of employers to reap its benefits. Unfortunately, while mentorship works, it must be done right to succeed.
Guest Commentary: Time To Catch The Spirit
“The human spirit is something we all share; you cannot see human spirit on your organizational chart, but it’s there! Let us remind ourselves that the future is in the hands of our employees,” writes Dr. Passante in this week’s guest commentary.
Guest Commentary: This Doesn’t Have To Happen Anymore
Each year, about 33,000 people die in traffic crashes. The advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) on my Subaru cost an extra $1,500.
Guest Commentary: Industry Optimism Abounds
Babcox Editor Mary DellaValle looks at just a few of the reasons all signs are pointing up for the aftermarket in 2018.
Guest Commentary: Has Loyalty In Business Left The Building?
Loyalty is a value-add – to both customers and employees – and should be ingrained in the company’s value proposition and mission statement. Loyalty is a competitive advantage.
The Herman Trend Alert: Self-Driving Trucks Are Here (Pt. 1)
While cars drive on all kinds of roads, freightliners are typically long-haul trucks – mostly found on long highways and freeways. Thus, designing (and programming) self-driving freight trucks is much easier than the same processes for self-driving cars.
Guest Commentary: Courage To Collaborate
Winning for oneself can have a downside and cloud our judgment. Courage in leadership starts with taking a selfless approach.
The Herman Trend Alert: Reskilling The World
Think for a moment about how many jobs did not exist 10 years ago. There are even more that did not exist 20 years ago. Researchers forecast that as technology evolves, many jobs that exist today will vanish in 20 to 30 years. So how do we future-proof our job skill set?
Guest Commentary: A Living, Breathing Brand Strategy
A company’s brand is certainly a significant part of its fiber and personality. It is part of the glue that holds together the mortar (reputation) and brick (culture) that powers the organization. The brand helps to drive greatness.
Guest Commentary: The Power Of Kindness
Clearly measuring the performance of the leader is understood and paramount to the long-term value of the organization. That said, I submit there is another dimension to leadership that needs to be considered – relationships.
Herman Trend Alert: Retire Or Not? A Global Look
According to a recent survey by Harris for CareerBuilder, 30 percent of workers in the United States, ages 60 and older, plan to retire at age 70 or even older.
Guest Commentary: Is It Time For An Ego And Empathy Check-up?
“Humility is paramount to keeping the ego in check. Fault-finders diminish morale and organizational energy. Ego-driven leadership is toxic at best,” writes Dr. John Passante.