President, R. J. Potter Company, and member of Pearson Partners’ Advisory Board What was your first job, and what was it like? When I was 12 years old, I learned how to develop roll film and make contact prints for friends and neighbors, for which I charged 50 cents a roll. So my first job was really the launch of a photography business that grew over the next nine […]
In most organizations, teamwork provides the foundation for getting things done. A strong team can multiply individual strengths and talents, creating a powerful force for moving a company forward. Of course, the opposite is also true: A poorly led team can waste time without achieving anything positive. Team-building is both an art and a science. Here are seven tips to ensure success: Strive for diversity. Having a wider range of […]
When bad things happen to good companies, it’s important to understand what went wrong. After all, every organization, like every individual, makes mistakes from time to time. Unless the error is so horrendous that it forces a business to close its doors, the best thing the senior leadership team can do is to conduct a post mortem to understand why the mistake occurred. Then, changes can be made to reduce […]
As a member of the senior leadership team, you can expect to be put in charge of a special project related to your field of expertise, such as finance, technology, marketing and production. If it’s been a while since you’ve handled a major project for your organization, here are some of the skills you will need to bring the initiative to a successful conclusion. Define the task. Before you begin […]
Former Chief Executive Officer, Wingstop Restaurants, and member of Pearson Partners’ Board of Advisors. What is your business background? For the past nine years I have been CEO of Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., the largest, fastest-growing chicken wing company, with 500 stores. We have been voted as the “best wings in the United States” a number of times. I also had three years in the restaurant industry as President of […]
Estrada Hinojosa and Co., Inc. and member of Pearson Partners’ Board of Advisors What was your first job, and what was it like? I delivered newspapers in the morning in my neighborhood. It taught me at a young age about responsibility and the value of hard work to make money. But I hated getting up so early! What are some highlights of your career so far? I reached my […]
It’s not easy leading a healthcare organization in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased access to insurance coverage, thus increasing demand for services. Policy makers on the federal and state levels are focused on balancing the goals of managing the cost of care while improving patient outcomes. In addition, advances in health information technology are creating opportunities for providers to operate more efficiently, […]
If you’re satisfied with your brand’s position in the marketplace, beware of becoming too complacent. You may not be paying enough attention to the competition or the changes within your customer market.
Working with Executive Recruiters Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services Executive search is a large, yet very fragmented, business. According to the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), industry revenues in 2013 were more than $10.5 billion, yet the 10 largest firms accounted for less than one-fifth of that revenue. There are many reputable and successful search firms you may not be familiar with. Here are some tips from our […]
Vice President, Facilities Engineering and Support Services At WellStar Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Georgia, hiring the right people for their teams is an integral part of the culture. The health system was recently named one of the 2014 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, which recognizes companies across the country that have exceptional workplace cultures. When WellStar was preparing to centralize two facilities, leaders quickly […]
