Why looking back honestly is the best way to plan what’s next Every year, I set goals. I’ll be the first to admit I have an overcomplicated way of thinking about my year. You don’t need to do it my way. Do what works for you. The point is to choose a path […]
What building, letting go, and choosing life taught Sam Maddula about leadership, values, and what really matters I had the opportunity to sit down with Sam Maddula, a founder whose career does not fit a clean headline. What stood out immediately wasn’t the size of the business he built, but the decisions […]
A reflection on ownership, leadership, and what actually moved the needle this year When you spend a year in conversation with leaders, professionals, and thinkers across industries, as I have through Outside Insights and Placers, you start to notice what actually sticks. Not the trends. Not the headlines. The patterns. And the […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard recently joined WDEL host Peter MacArthur to discuss the year’s significant changes in the labor market and offer timely advice for job seekers preparing for 2026. Chris highlighted three major themes defining 2025: the market’s shift from an employee-driven landscape to a more normalized and balanced one; the odd […]
Staffing Entrepreneur Bob Larson on his Near-Death Experience, Finding Joy in the Craft, and the Simple Power of Being Present. I had the honor of hosting a long-time mentor and friend, Robert Larson, CPC. Bob’s journey is one I’ve followed since the start of my first business, and he even inspired my own […]
This week offers a necessary, intentional break. Use the slower pace to reflect honestly, recharge fully, and set yourself up for a focused, powerful year-end finish. The calendar says it’s Thanksgiving. For most of us, that means a few days off from the daily grind, quality time with family, and a well-deserved break. […]
It’s time to stop drifting and start charting your own course. I had the great fortune of welcoming back Marnie Stockman, Ed.D. and Nick Coniglio, the brilliant minds behind Lead It Like Lasso, to discuss their phenomenal new book, The Business of You: Ask the Right Questions, Tell Your Story, and Lead Your Life. […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to discuss today’s complex job market, where traditional metrics don’t tell the full story. The Numbers vs. Reality Disconnect While unemployment sits at a historically low 4.3%, seven out of ten Americans rate the job picture as poor. We’re currently losing more jobs than […]
Why Your Network Matters More Than Your Job Title “Your résumé opens doors, but your relationships keep them open.” We spend years perfecting our résumés, polishing bullet points, updating titles, and listing achievements. But here is the truth: your relationships tell a more honest story than your résumé ever could. When you look […]
How a dishwasher became a legendary leader, and why vision, systems, and everyday dignity still win I’ve wanted Ari Weinzweig on the show for a long time. If you don’t know Ari, he co-founded Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor and helped grow a single deli into a whole community of businesses including a bakehouse, […]
