One of the reasons I love teaching business strategy at a couple of local universities is because my class is the last stop before students graduate. There is something so fulfilling about knowing those students are about to...
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If you were with us yesterday then you’ll remember that when tasked with picking the best, most elite, representation of a team the consensus at eQ was the Navy SEALs. What better image evokes feelings of resolve,...
My high school English teacher always used to tell me (more scold me) to never start a paper with a quote. So today, I’d like to start my blog with a quote - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the famous theologian and staunch opponent of...
How to Feed Your Colleagues Meaningful Praise to Nourish Their Soul (and Help Them Get Stronger)
“Thank-yous” and Praise, Empty Verbal Calories Without the Nutritional Value of Specifics People who know me well know that many of my favorite analogies involve food. So, it’s not surprising when my first thoughts about...
Today marks the final part of eQ’s first blog series on elite talent. (Cue sad music.) Part 5 of our series discusses one of our biggest philosophies: the Talent eQuation. Selection is just one part of the eQ Talent eQuation....
If you haven’t seen my name on any of the eQ blogs yet, that’s because I’m the resident “new guy.” Starting a new job can be tough, and stressful, no matter who you are. But what can make it even more strenuous is the...
Is there anything more important for your organization than hiring the right people? Growth depends on sourcing and assessing the right candidates and getting those candidates to join your organization. So, once you are able...
The Little Truth About Big Scalability
I’ve been a part of the entreQuest team for almost three months now, and I have enjoyed every single second of my transition into the management consulting industry. It has been an amazing and exciting experience to be a part...
I often speak about the power of questions. I encourage and coach others to use them to more effectively, teach, mentor, and delegate. I enjoy a reputation with many colleagues and clients as someone who asks valuable...