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 […]
Discussion with Mayor Mike Rawlings Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States, and is part of the fourth-largest and fastest-growing metro area in America. Crime is down, business is up and new hot spots are popping up all over town. If you ask Mayor Mike Rawlings, it’s a great time to live and work in Dallas. Pearson Partners is pleased to have welcomed the mayor as the […]
Ask for the Job – And Keep Asking! Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services Any successful widget salesperson will tell you that you have to ask for the order in order to close the deal. It’s not enough to discuss your widget’s features and benefits when talking to a prospective customer. At some point in the conversation, a salesperson will say, “How many widgets would you like to order?” […]
If there’s one word that well describes the current state of global affairs, it is “turmoil.” Whether it stems from commodity markets, politics or sovereign debt crises, uncertainty has become a constant that affects every business decision we make. At Pearson Partners’ Q4 2011 Spotlight Series event, our panelists discussed domestic and global uncertainty and its impact on their business strategies. Our esteemed panel members included: David B. Brown, […]
Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services It’s not uncommon for a senior executive to be given an attractive financial package to help with a career transition. That provides time for you to consider your four main options: look for a new full-time position, take a part-time job, enter retirement or become a consultant. Because each of those career possibilities has its attractions and drawbacks, you need to decide what […]
Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services Searching for your next job may be the hardest job you’ve ever had – but with the right approach and a little luck, it could be one of the shortest. The effectiveness of your job search corresponds to the amount of effort you expend, as well as the quality of your actions. New job seekers are often unsure how to spend their time […]
