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Nick is an experienced writer and editor who graduated from Temple University with a journalism degree. He's worked as a business writer and a newspaper reporter.
What's in a name? A whole lot, according to Christopher Jacobs, CEO of the company formerly known as Solution for Progress (SfP), which has just ended a "soul-searching" rebranding process that can offer lessons for other Philly organizations.
The eight-page newsletter that I manage as editor in chief. In this issue, I've written at least half of the articles, and I've edited and placed the rest of them in the newsletter.
Being a manager is a lot like being head coach. Your job is to put your players in the best position to succeed. Some managers are like Jill Ellis, head coach of the U.S. women's national soccer team which won the World Cup. Or 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson. Others?
Just two years into the job, Pope Francis has electrified an audience far bigger than the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. And he's done it by invoking a special trinity all his own: Style. Message. Mission. When he touches down on U.S. soil next week, the Pontiff's eloquent and earthly leadership style will be on full display.
A new survey from the National Safety Council (NSC) reveals many U.S. workers think their companies prioritize productivity before safety. Workers in high-risk industries were more likely to say safety takes a backseat to production. The NSC surveyed 2,000 employees across the nation and found 33% believe their companies put production before safety.
by Nick Pipitone One of the toughest parts of a manager's job is giving employees constructive feedback. But it's also one of the most important superpowers managers must improve. Without good feedback, workers won't grow. Whether it's positive or negative, employees need to know where they stand.
by Nick Pipitone Every superhero manager needs to focus when he's battling workplace villains. One of the best ways to do so? Plug in headphones and listen to some tunes. There's debate on whether or not listening to music at work increases productivity.