On October 16, 2012, Pearson Partners hosted the bimonthly DFW HR Roundtable, a networking and knowledge-sharing group of senior human resources executives in the North Texas area. Cathy McGuinness, executive search consultant with Preod Consulting and author of the best-selling book Emperors’ Clothes, discussed the business lessons in her book, and some of the perils and pitfalls associated with poor decisions in the human resources function. Here is a […]
Are You a Strategic Thinker? Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services In a world characterized by increased economic and financial volatility, major corporations are looking for leaders with the ability to see the big picture. It might be a chief technology officer who understands why applications are moving to the cloud and how the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend will affect communications in the workplace. Or, a chief financial officer might […]
While many businesses are becoming increasingly confident and eager to move ahead, countless more remain in a holding pattern pending the resolution of the “fiscal cliff,” regulatory changes, healthcare reform and many other economic factors that complicate decision-making. At the same time, technology is moving ahead at a lightning pace, dramatically altering everything from how consumers shop to how companies create, transport and sell their goods and services. Pearson […]
On Aug. 14, 2012, Pearson Partners hosted the bimonthly DFW HR Roundtable, a networking and knowledge-sharing group of senior human resources executives in the North Texas area. Attorney Jonathan Michael Bowman, chief executive officer of Clear Picture Leadership, discussed how today’s leaders can find the “gold” in their teams. Here is a summary of his remarks. Before we start mining for gold, let’s take a brief look at three […]
Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services One of the goals for leadership development programs is getting participants to step outside their comfort zones. It’s a universal human problem that affects CEOs, mid-level managers and aspiring young supervisors. After all, people develop attitudes, habits and other behaviors at an early age to cope with the stresses of their daily lives. But, all too often, that “comfort zone” becomes a box […]
Nothing brings the challenges facing our nation home like a visit to a crowded emergency room on a weekend night. Without insurance, many people turn to taxpayer-funded hospitals for primary care services, often arriving with chronic conditions brought on by poor diet and fitness, and exacerbated by a lack of early intervention. Meanwhile, businesses work hard to provide healthcare benefits and wellness programs to their employees, despite watching the […]
Q3 2012 A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman & President If there is one hot political topic that affects every individual in this country, it’s healthcare. Most people agree that America’s current healthcare system is less than ideal, but proposed solutions are as many and varied as the politicians that espouse them. The roots of the healthcare […]
Q2 2012 A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman & President While statistics show that men still hold the majority of executive-level jobs in Fortune 500 companies, Pearson Partners sees that longstanding norm losing ground. More and more of our clients are actively seeking talented women for top-level jobs, recognizing that they bring insight and perspective that can […]
Q1 2012 A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman & President What an honor it was to host Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at our first-quarter breakfast series event! Living and working in the Dallas area, we tend to take for granted the many cultural and economic opportunities we have here. It was fantastic to hear the inside story […]
Q4 2011 A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman and President We had a great discussion at our December breakfast event, where our panel of CFOs and financial experts addressed the huge impact that global uncertainty has had on American business. Worldwide turmoil has created a new standard of living for many people, from consumers to the leaders of […]
