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 […]
What Happens When You Apply Business-Level Vision to Your Personal Life “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” — Daniel Burnham If you’ve ever worked in business or strategy, chances are you’ve come across the term BHAG—Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Coined by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras […]
From Hustle to Highway — The Willards’ Story of Living Intentionally “It didn’t ruin anything. This was the most incredible memory—one I’ll take to my deathbed that can never be taken away.” – Rose Willard In Episode 63 of Outside Insights, I talk with Rose and Glynn Willard—entrepreneurs, parents, adventurers, and creators […]
How Tom Embley scaled a scrap of an idea into an industry-leading business—without losing himself along the way. In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, and mechanical engineer turned CEO, Tom Embley—and he tells the kind of founder story we rarely get to hear in full. […]
What it really takes to grow into the leader you’re meant to be—on your terms, over time, and from the inside out. As we head into the July 4th holiday—a time to reflect on freedom, progress, and reinvention—it feels fitting to bring you this powerful episode featuring Dr. Bryan Deptula, leadership expert and […]
Last week, Chris Burkhard, President of Placers Staffing, joined WDEL’s Peter MacArthur to discuss what’s happening in the job market this June—and what job seekers need to know. While economic uncertainty remains, jobs are still being created, particularly in light industrial, supply chain, and professional services. However, generational shifts—like increasing retirements—are changing the […]
Small Habits. Big Shifts. Why Reading Might Be the Reset You Need I’ve noticed a pattern, maybe you have too. There are moments when I feel stuck or uncertain about what to do next. Not overwhelmed, just a little unclear. That’s when I reach for a book. Over time, […]
