Back in the early days of Placers 1.0 and the CBI Group, we asked ourselves a bold question: What happens when you stop managing people like employees—and start treating them like internal entrepreneurs? I remember having lunch with our recruitment consultant, Freddy, and telling him this story—how we leaned all the way into a […]
This week on Outside Insights, I sit down with Dr. Wes Bowman—a man whose path was anything but linear. Labeled in grade school. Flunked out of college—three times. Built a successful practice by learning to turn shame and failure into the fuel for a meaningful life. Wes is a career psychologist, the Director of […]
Why Trust, Relationships, and Real Value Still Take Time in an On-Demand World These days, we want everything now. Technology has stripped away what we used to call friction—those natural pauses that gave us space to think, learn, and grow. Need dog food? It’s delivered to your doorstep before you’re home from your commute. […]
“For an entrepreneur to be successful, you need the strength of family and support from home. The family strength is not just the immediate family; it’s a higher power, a higher calling. For us to be successful, I had to have that sense of purpose.” – Andrew Cottone What does it take to turn […]
Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, sat down with WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to break down Delaware’s evolving job market and share practical strategies for landing a job in 2025. Since the pandemic, Delaware has added 20,000 new jobs, with healthcare, government, and trade industries leading the way. But hospitality and IT still haven’t […]
Ditch the excuses, track real progress, and start making things happen—one step at a time. Ever feel like there’s a gap between the life you want and the one you’re actually living? You’re not alone. Maybe you want to get in shape, start a side hustle, finally write that article, or switch careers—but somehow, […]
Have you ever wondered what IT services and barbecue have in common? There’s more overlap than you might expect! In this episode of Outside Insights, I talked with Jake Ruddy, the President of PCS, a leading IT services company. He is also the creative force behind Rum and Cook, a rapidly growing YouTube channel […]
Think about your biggest win from last year. What made it memorable? Was it the goal itself—or the journey that got you there? Chances are, it’s not the metrics or deadlines you recall most vividly, but the moments that brought those goals to life: the stories, struggles, and small victories along the way. At […]
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin In this episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with Raymond Lee, founder of Careerminds, to explore his inspiring journey from HR professional to building a global virtual outplacement company. […]
Whether you’re celebrating a year of big wins or feeling like 2024 didn’t quite hit the mark, there’s one simple thing you can do to set yourself up for success in 2025: practice intentional reflection. Here’s the exercise I do every year, and I promise it’s easier—and more satisfying—than you might think. 1. […]
