Self-limiting beliefs are the assumptions or perceptions we have about ourselves and the way the world works. These assumptions are “self-limiting” because by holding on to these beliefs, we are in some way holding ourselves back from achieving our goals. An all-too common example of a self-limiting belief among young leaders often sounds like: “I […]
Chris joined WDEL’s Delaware Morning News with Peter MacArthur this morning for the first time in 2022 and they discussed the impact that Omicron has been having on the job market. Additionally, Chris shared about remote and working from home job opportunities continuing in the future. Placers is known for being a coach to the […]
Welcome to the latest episode of Outside Insights Podcast #17. I recently interviewed a mentor, a friend, a customer and an exceptional leader, Fran DiNuzzo. Fran is an executive who has built his career around growing people and companies. I was honored that Fran took a break between his CEO responsibilities and Board of Advisor […]
As we rang in the new year last week, we also waved goodbye to 2021. Under the sounds of cheering, fireworks, and the classic Auld Lang Syne – it was hard not to feel a little hesitation amongst the hope. We’re two years into pandemic life and it’s easy to make a list of what […]
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not […]
Placers President Chris Burkhard joined WDEL this week one more time in 2021. Chris talked about the economy’s recovery and being back to “full employment”. Additionally, Chris talks about the shift from the Great Resignation to the Great Realization and what that means for employees and employers. We hope you enjoy the information and happy […]
Yes, there is a “right way” to think…that “right way” just depends on the individual. In Outside Insights, we often talk about defining your guiding values and understanding what your personal culture is. Society has guidelines for how we should act, the workplace has rules that we abide by to get paid, etc. But your […]
I had a recent flashback that I’d like to share with you all. Ten years ago I was finishing up my first year as the head coach for the local high school team. We were in the locker room debriefing on the season. We didn’t win many games that season, but we had made progress. […]
Chris joined WDEL this morning to talk about vaccine mandate guidance and overviews of the program that is proposed. Host Peter MacArthur also asked about the unemployment numbers coming closer the pre-pandemic levels and what that could mean for the job market. Lastly, Chris shared his thoughts about how to retain staff during the Great […]
When asked about Apple’s “overnight success”, Steve Jobs explained that it was 18 years in the making. Sometimes we make success look too easy and the real gold is in the lessons learned and the many mistakes we make on our way to reaching success. A decade and a half ago Rob Gilfillan and I […]
