May 20, 2010 - Recently, someone told me that, “We don’t need leadership training. We’re all leaders.” When I asked how well they worked together and actually got things done, she then said, “Well, you know, leaders all have good ideas. We have some strong personalities. It can take a while.”

April 15, 2010 - I’m an old western buff.  One of my favorite lines comes from a 1948 movie titled, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” where Humphrey Bogart is cornered by Mexican bandits and asks to see their Federales badges.  The response from Gold Hat, the bandit leader is classic

March 25, 2010 - My father, Robert Marowske, founded Flame Heating, Cooling & Electrical, a commercial and residential heating and cooling company, in 1949. Fifty years later he sold the business to a local utility company, who also bought two other companies at the same time. After the sale, we both decided to continue on at Flame, even though it was no longer under family ownership.

March 4, 2010 - Workforce diversification continues to present challenges for employers in managing employee relations. How employers respond to and investigate internal complaints of harassment, discrimination and other misconduct allegations can have a serious impact both legally and practically, affecting employee morale, productivity and workplace culture.

Feb. 4, 2010 - Have you heard any of these statements recently? “We have cut all of our low performers. All we have left is our best people.” Or “Right now, people are feeling lucky just to have a job. That is their motivation.” Both of these statements are risky beliefs at best to use in guiding your daily decisions as a business leader.

Feb. 4, 2010 - Despite the many advances in software technology, one concern remains top of mind — security. From investing in the newest technology tools that will defend against viruses or hackers to implementing best practices for protecting information, business leaders are taking important steps to protect their companies.