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  Even the most bearish of economists couldn’t have predicted the degree to which the nation’s economy has changed in a mere six months, let alone years. The unemployment rate is in the double-digits, long-standing companies are closing their doors for good, and working from home has become the new daily routine for employees in […]

Most of us never considered what we’d do if our entire leadership team had to lead remotely on an ongoing basis. It’s one thing to do it for a few weeks; it takes an entirely different plan if it’s going to last for months, a year, or even indefinitely. Simply put, leaders can’t just do […]

  It is difficult to put into exact figures the effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on global industry. However, with manufacturers and supply chains across the world reeling with the ongoing problems the pandemic has presented, we are seeing a definite shift in the ways business is conducted. Overall, factory shutdown and manufacturing delays […]

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness on August 16, 2020. Below are 10 sales manager interview questions that you can use when interviewing potential sales managers for your department. These were shared in the EcSell Institute Executive Sales Manager Think Tank:  If I were to interview the people who have […]

  The novel coronavirus has produced a lot of uncertainty, and for manufacturers in the pulp and paper industry, that includes uncertainty related to demand. Stores unsurprisingly sold out of the typical products like soaps, hand sanitizers, and spray cleansers, but disposable tissue paper – of all things – was even more difficult to come […]

  In sports, what separates the top teams from the middle of the pack?  In business, what gives the edge to one organization over another? Continuous improvement strategy. The winningest teams are always looking to continuously improve by mastering the fundamentals and putting in the time and dedication to perform when the clock is ticking […]

It looks like remote managing and coaching is here to stay. Just last week we heard from companies and leaders who are pushing back their return-to-work procedures, while others are deciding not to return at all. Some of those headlines read:  Gartner recently surveyed CSOs showing that a remarkable 23% reported plans to permanently shift […]