by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jun 1, 2020 | General
Consider this question: if you were chartering a private plane, would you rather it was flown by a competent pilot or by a member of the business owner’s family? In this scenario, who really cares about family affiliations? You most likely want the best person for the...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 20, 2020 | Article, General
The article below was published in Forbes Magazine’s May 14th issue. It is featuring one of our clients, Phil and David Schmidt of TPH Global Solutions. This is a demonstration of pivoting and resilience in these new times and in dealing with these new...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 11, 2020 | General
Here are some additional thoughts for colleagues on the Pandemic…. “Expect the pandemic to lighten up some over the summer and return in the fall, possibly far stronger, as it combines with the regular flu season. Expect everything to remain the way it is...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | May 7, 2020 | General, Teambuilding
What follows is my latest thinking on what we are dealing with. Please let me know your thoughts and feedback. I would love to hear from you. Blue sky… I am standing in the sun’s warmth on a grassy bank with a steep decline overlooking a meandering river. A...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Apr 28, 2020 | General, Teambuilding
A Client of mine did the survey below and I thought you might be interested. It is a creative idead and could give you good feedback. You might want to conduct this type of survey to see how your organizational community is feeling. Employees could respond with:...
by Bruce Hodes and CMI | Jul 31, 2019 | General
As I used to be an organic farmer, I appreciate how compost works. Take it fresh from the horse and let it lie and develop in what is referred to as a compost pile. After a year, put that compost stuff on the seeds and baby plants. Behold how it allows the veggies and...