by Denise Kruse | Jul 22, 2019 | Culture, Staffing & Recruiting Services
That pack of wild dogs never had a chance. A nature photographer captured an amazing scene in South Africa’s Madikwe Game Reserve, as a young elephant charged some wild dogs in order to protect the rest of the herd, including the younger elephants who weren’t quite...
by Denise Kruse | May 16, 2019 | Culture, Staffing & Recruiting Services
A small beaded decoration hangs in my office. It’s nothing fancy, but it has a simple quote written on a piece of ceramic: “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” We all see sayings like this every day—on motivational posters, posted on Facebook,...
by Denise Kruse | Apr 3, 2018 | Business Consulting Services
Tunnel vision. We’re all guilty of it. “My daughter is the smartest in her class.” “These jeans from college still look fabulous on me!” “The Kansas Jayhawks are the best team in the NCAA every year.” Selective perception isn’t always wrong (the Jayhawks really are...
by Denise Kruse | Aug 4, 2017 | Business Consulting Services
Strategy. Strategic plan. Go-to-market. Blueprint. Tactics. Startup innovators probably have heard an exhaustive list of synonyms and buzzwords. I’ve seen them all as a business leader for more than 30 years, helping companies define their strategy or execute on it....
by Denise Kruse | Jul 11, 2017 | Culture
Recently, I shared why your company’s culture matters and why it should be clearly defined. Finding the right fit and building the right team that believes in your mission and your vision can lead to improved performance and engagement—even better retention. These...
