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HR in the Fast Lane

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Joel Goldblatt, Partner at Williams, Bax, & Saltzman and Author of “The Book”

By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. “The Book” was designed to assist in the success of our fellow entrepreneurial community. With more than 30 chapters and 25 authors, “The Book” covers a wide variety of topics and markets. Extended Version of Interview:   Short Version of Interview:  

Jeff Williams, CEO of Bizstarters

Inspired by passion for independence in the workplace, Jeff Williams started Bizstarters with a clear and defined mission: to help others re-acquaint themselves with the joy of independence, pride of quality and feeling of accomplishment. Do good and the money will follow.Extended Version of Interview:   Short Version of Interview:  

Dr. Ray Benedetto, Co-Founder of Guidestar Inc.

Guidestar Inc. is a leadership development practice designed to help your executive team achieve sustained growth and profitability. They offer simplified programs for organizations who need help developing their businesses. Extended Version of Interview:   Short Version of Interview:  

DNA-7 – Changing the Way We See HR Technology

  I had the pleasure of meeting CEO of DNA-7, Eyal Steiner and not only is he globe trotter bringing something very valuable to us in the United States, the technology from DNA-7 provides a whole new way to analyze how information flows through an organization. With communication breakdowns being behind most barriers to performance…

In Case You Missed Our First Working Wellness Event

  What a glorious evening at the Catalyst Ranch; the first of a series of four Working Health events ended up being one that was informational and inspirational. With experts outlining the benefits of integrated health, decoding health and beauty products and secrets behind plant-based living, everyone who attended walked away with something new; literally,…

A Different Way to Think About Retreats

Leading the transformational retreat A new leader we’ll call Audrey took on a challenging new role. She would need to dial up the rigor, energy, commitment and effectiveness of her team if she was to succeed in a marketplace that had been changing profoundly. She also realized she had to make some tough personnel calls…

Leisure resort offers the perfect venue for your next company function!

Key Lime Cove is much more than just a leisure destination.   The resort quiets down during the week and provides a full-service hotel for your company staff, guests and visitors.   Located just off the tollway, the location is ideal and provides multiple dining options with cocktails and a full service spa!  Meeting and function space…

AIR + WATER + FOOD = LIFE

  My partner Chef HC Choi and I are partner/owners of Healthful Habits Inc. We teach people of all ages the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle through the power of a plant based, organic diet. We conduct healthy lifestyle demos for companies, organizations and non-for profits. The first thing we ask when conducting a…

How to Transform Your Workspace Into a Whimsical and Energetic Place

When Catalyst Ranch opened its doors in 2002, it was the first venue in Chicago to realize that the results of any offsite meeting can be enhanced if attendees are placed in the right environment.  Catalyst Ranch features six quirky, colorful meeting rooms of all shapes and sizes to accommodate training seminars, strategic planning meetings,…