Traveling to Brazil has been on my bucket list for a few years now. About five years ago my Dad married Nadja (My Step-mom), who is originally from Sao Luis, Brazil. They primarily live in Fort Wayne, Indiana and spend winters in Sao Luis. I was lucky enough to make the trip this year to [...]
Over the past several years I have been outside more in the winter. I like to hike and walk the dog which is good, but I really wanted to find a way to tolerate the cold more. On a recommendation from a friend, I recently finished reading “The Way of the Iceman” by Wim Hof [...]
In a world where everything is fast track, companies are constantly trying to keep up with external business environment, local and global economies and technological advancement. For a business to stay competitive they should continue looking for changes to improve for workplace processes, systems, and strategies. This is where organizational change management (OCM) is needed. [...]
Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Tupac, Fleetwood Mac, Buddy Miles, and likely others have all composed and performed songs about change. Why? Maybe it’s because that is truly a common thread we all share. The one constant in life is that change is inevitable, personally and professionally. But these artists’ contributions have been over [...]
When Organizational Change Management (OCM) companies enter the picture they often come sweeping in to “save the day.” OCM service companies want to be the hero that solves all the problems an organization faces and implement the new changes and the new processes. These companies claim to have all the answers and can’t wait to [...]
Just like you can’t ride a bike if the pedals don’t work, software cannot function without hardware. Both hardware and software are necessary for any device to run properly and efficiently. Think of it this way; the bike is the hardware and your body is the software. Without your body, the bike is just a [...]
The IBJ Women of Influence are trailblazers, innovators, and leaders in their field with a host of wisdom to share. During her featured talk at the event honoring this year’s award winner, Jennifer Rumsey, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Cummins, talked about when her husband gave up his career to support hers and [...]
