Imagine sunrise 67 million years ago. Light shafts break through the humid air of a lush jungle. Giant insects buzz with trepidation as a Tyrannosaurus Rex stomps through what is today Montana. Towering at 20 feet and weighing 32,000 lbs., its power is unrivaled as it picks up speed toward its unsuspecting prey. In the blood-warm Pacific, whales cautiously avoid encountering a Megalodon. It is like a Great White Shark except for one difference [...]
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy We would like to reflect and say thank you to our Veterans and their families. According to a 2016 report, there are approximately 20.4 million U.S. veterans. To the brave women and men who risk themselves every day and have made sacrifices to protect our freedom and the [...]
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of female entrepreneurs and the role they play in our economy. MCG Partners is proud to celebrate its success as a women owned business certified with WBENC (www.wbenc.org) and with the State of Massachusetts’ Operational Services Division, Supplier Diversity Office. According to the latest American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses report, the growth of women-owned businesses continues at a [...]
When: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:00 - 11:00 AM Join Josh Combest, Senior Consultant with MCG Partners as he discusses today’s challenges regarding generational differences for both employers and employees. We will review: • How to more effectively collaborate in a generationally diverse work environment • How to have effective multigenerational teams • What are cultural expectations • How to manage, develop, and engage multigenerational employees • Effective communications techniques Cost: Members - FREE Non-Members: $50 CEU Credits: This program has been [...]
Technically, it’s still summer. However, when September rolls around it means only one thing – back to school! And Fall. But, that can be a blog for another day. As a child, I looked forward to going back to school. A new outfit, clean white sneakers , sharp pencils and brand new notebooks – exciting! I was ready for the pearls of wisdom my teachers would bestow upon me and my friends. My children [...]
By Erinne Tripp, Director of Client Services “When you plant lettuce if it does not grow well you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet, if we have problems with our friends or family (or co-workers), we blame the other person. But if we know how to take care of them, they [...]
Dr. King’s quote that hangs inside the Cradle to Crayons warehouse in Boston is a reminder that greatness is not exclusive. Each person has the potential to achieve greatness with what they have to offer and to contribute through service. This morning several of our MCG Partners team and some of our children 7-12 years old (we all have something to give!) volunteered at Cradles to Crayons, Boston (www.cradlestocrayons.org). The mission of Cradles to [...]
From a business perspective, what is the most important focus you have? Shareholder returns? Profitability? Employee engagement and retention? Investor relationships? I would say that, while all these are important, none are as important as a Value Focus. “Companies that solely focus on competition will ultimately die. Those that focus on value creation will thrive.” – Edward de Bono At the end of the day, customers purchase your products and services because of the [...]
By: John Griffith, Vice President, Consulting Services “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower I was jolted from sleep as the notes of Reveille thundered across the courtyard. In a blur of fatigue and adrenaline, I leapt from bed into a fitness uniform and ran out the door. At 4:45am, the sun wouldn’t rise for another hour, but the warmth still clung to the night air [...]
By Josh Perlman, Leadership Developer, Facilitator & Coach Try this exercise with a group of your leaders and see what happens. Write the word “SILK” on a flipchart or whiteboard (use appropriate markers, please). Ask your meeting participants that you’d like them to spell this word out loud three times as a group and then say this word out loud three times as a group. Walk them through this activity so they are all [...]
