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, […]
Why setting boundaries matters as much as setting goals “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” — Warren Buffett Most of us have been told to set big, ambitious goals. We’ve read the books, filled the journals, and maybe even posted the […]
Why solitude is a gift, not a punishment This past weekend, my house was quiet for once, as everyone headed in different directions—shopping, the beach, errands. And I realized something surprising: I was actually excited to be alone. For some, that idea is terrifying. They fill the silence with noise and the […]
Placers Staffing President Chris Burkhard joined Delaware Thursday to break down the current job market situation, addressing both the challenges facing job seekers and the strategic opportunities for businesses. Key Market Insights: Job Market Softening: The employment landscape has shifted dramatically since May, with job openings dropping to 7 million nationally. We’ve moved […]
How John Sanders built Bridgeforce, led through crisis, and found purpose in the long game This week on Outside Insights, I sat down with my good friend John Sanders, founder of Bridgeforce, to talk about what it really takes to build a business that endures. John’s story isn’t about quick wins or […]
How business coach Nikhil Paul helps companies grow by going narrow, not wide Most business owners think scaling means reaching more people. Nikhil Paul says it’s the opposite. In this week’s Outside Insights, my longtime friend and small business growth coach shares why the fastest path to growth is going narrow, not wide—and […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur on August 7th to discuss major shifts in the job market, including the impact of AI, tariff uncertainty, and Delaware’s employment landscape. The job market took a notable turn in July, with hiring significantly below expectations (73,000 vs 100,000 projected) and Q2 numbers […]
