by Cyndi Wineinger | Oct 11, 2021 | Strategy
We’ve all heard bad boss stories, but this one will tug at your heartstrings. My friend’s father worked in a job he loved as a civil engineer in North Carolina. Years after retirement he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. During his decline he kept... 
by Darcy Bien | Sep 8, 2021 | Strategy
One simple question: How can I help? This is the question my mentor asked me years ago when I was complaining about my first job out of college. My strengths were not being fully utilized and my direct manager didn’t care. As a result, I was an unhappy camper and had... 
by Darcy Bien | Aug 10, 2021 | Strategy
When I worked at Procter and Gamble, one of the best trainings I attended was Theory of Constraints. I was a new Mechanical Engineer in “Dry Laundry” (yes, for the young people… there was powder before pods). I was in the Product Supply division supporting the... 
by Cyndi Wineinger | May 26, 2021 | Strategy
“I can’t find anyone to hire!” “We lost someone to $20k more than we could pay.” “People want same day OnDemand Pay.” “Where is my bench strength?” “Half of the interviewees we scheduled ‘ghosted’ us. The number one topic my business partner, Darcy, and I are... 
by Darcy Bien | Apr 6, 2021 | Strategy
The other night my son, Logan, a sophomore at The Seven Hills School, told me his teacher, Marcus Twyford, reminds students to “Guide, not Give.” This simple, powerful phrase struck me in many ways. It’s the antithesis of Gumball Management My business partner,... 
by Cyndi Wineinger | Mar 7, 2021 | Strategy
Team performance is setting the pace for a fresh look at the One-to-One (OtO). The time is finally here to see a major shift in the power of the OtO. Team members are pushing for powerful check-ins and feedback with their Coach/Leader. We continue to see a transition...