Presented “The Power of Proper Goal Setting” at DeMatha Catholic High School
Last week, I had the privilege of presenting a condensed version of my keynote, The Power of Proper Goal Setting, to two groups of high-performing students in the Mentorship Program at DeMatha Catholic High School – my alma mater. For me, it was more than just a presentation. It was a full-circle moment. While at…
Read MoreThe Power Of Proper Goal Setting In Recruiting (Talent Attraction, Talent Acquisition)
In 1969, I set an aggressive Goal to hitchhike from Beltsville, MD to LA in 5 days. The following summer, I set a more aggressive goal to hitchhike from Beltsville, MD to Samta Barbara (stretch goal) in 5 days, take two English courses at the University of California Santa Barbara, then hitchhike back to Beltsville,…
Read MoreThe Leadership Trap: Why Unclear Goals Fail Teams
In my career, I’ve spoken on three continents about The Power of Proper Goal Setting. Leaders everywhere nod their heads in agreement when I say, “A goal without alignment, resources, and timing isn’t a goal — it’s a wish.” Yet time and again, I’ve seen leaders fall into the trap of setting goals that look…
Read More“We Cannot Find Candidates Who Are a Cultural Match”
This is a statement I’ve heard repeatedly—and it’s been simmering in my mind for quite some time. As the Leading organic search result for “Talent Attraction Consultant,” I’ve had a front-row seat to the inner workings of corporate recruiting, and here’s a blunt truth many overlook: If you’re struggling to find candidates who match your…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Concrete Company’s Plans for 2025?
This was my final article for Concrete Facts Magazine for the Concrete Foundations Association in December 2024. In the article, we discussed the value of Proper Goal Setting to create a plan for the coming year. As the leading Talent Attraction Consultant, one of my questions is, “What are your hiring goals for the next…
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