As a business strategy consultant, I have seen many organizations violate the trust of their employees by not having documented procedures.  It isn’t enough to tell someone your expectations.  You must document them for permanent record, for training, and for communication.  It doesn’t matter if you have one employee or thousands; each employee expects and deserves to have an environment safe from injustice. Read more »

A great resume is your ticket to an interview. So the question is, “what makes a resume great?” The answer may be different than you think. Unlike a normal ticket, your resume must pass through not just one gatekeeper, but many. And your resume begins its journey as one of hundreds of resumes vying for attention. Read more »

Does anyone have a good resource for Non-Profit Executive Recruiters? Do they exist? Those that would help non-profits and associations find Develompent talent. If you have a resource, I would like to know. Nationally or in Texas.

Okay, here I go...out on the proverbial limb. For a while, I've been listening to a very persuasive voice within me that said, "Chris, you're a marketer and that's all you should be doing. Now go out and find marketing-related jobs." Want to know something strange? I'm not really a marketer. Sure, I have a solid grounding in the profession and even have some experience doing it. However, In the end, I'm a mutt, a dabbler, a generalist. I've successfully tackled positions like customer service, sales, data processing, web design, and yes, marketing. Read more »