Should AI Be Used to Vet Employee Candidates?
So, last week I was having a conversation with a friend about how the hiring process has evolved. They mentioned using AI, and I asked should AI be used to vet employee candidates? There are pros and cons to using AI in the interview process. However, in my opinion, it should only supplement human decision-making, [...]
When Not to Hold a Meeting
Recently, during a meeting I was conducting on holding meetings, I was asked when not to hold a meeting. Good question. I had mentioned not to invite the entire staff to a meeting when only one or two people needed to attend, but I hadn’t said much more about it. So, I started thinking and [...]
Is Your Sales Cycle Outdated?
I ask you, is your sales cycle outdated? I was chatting with the CEO of a midsize organization about the evolution of the sales cycle. Much of her career had been centered on sales. She had helped build the business by bringing in new clients while retaining valued customers. Back then, it was a different game. [...]
Holiday Wishes 16
Holiday Wishes 16 is my 16th Holiday Wishes post. My first was in 2010. There have been many heartful, enlightening, fun, hopeful, and wonderful wishes in 16 years. I enjoy looking back through the old wishes as much as I love reading the new ones. I hope you do, too. Happy Holidays! Mary W -- Since [...]
What Does Christmas Mean to you?
So, what does Christmas mean to you? I love this time of year. Each December, I gather more than twenty-five movies, twenty-five books, and even more CDs, all stacked and ready to enjoy throughout the season. Will I get through them all? Probably not. I’ve watched six, read five, and listened to even more. Yet [...]