Wally Adamchik

Recruit Like The Marines; Improving Your Hiring Process Today For Better Hires Tomorrow

Rumor has it the economy is recovering slightly. There are some positive signs, but the floodgates have not opened. In fact, there are predictions of another lean year or two before we see some heavy movement. With that said, hiring is probably not top-of... Read >

Three Different Types Of Culture

Much has been written about the importance of corporate culture. Heck, I devoted a chapter to it in my book, NO YELLING, and I talk about it regularly in my conversations with business leaders. Corporate culture matters. But if that is the only kind of cu... Read >

The Minority Majority

Back in the late 1990s, I did a lot of speaking about the generational aspects of the work force. I talked about the impending retirements of the Greatest Generation and the older Boomers and the new generation who was getting ready to hit the work force.... Read >

The Workaround

A while back I noticed some standing water in the cabinet under my kitchen sink. I first thought the kids might have gotten carried away, doing something with water, so I dried it up and moved on. A few days later, the cabinet was wet again. Time to troub... Read >

Show 'Em You've Got the Right Stuff

Job applications are up. That makes sense with unemployment at over 9 percent. And it means you will face stiffer competition if you are looking for a new job. Or you are pursuing a new client and have that big lunch meeting. You still have to shine in al... Read >

It Was Just a Misunderstanding

It was just a misunderstanding... that's not what I meant.... Have you heard those, or similar statements, recently? If you have, then you are in the midst of a breakdown in communication. The best leaders are excellent communicators, and they encourage a... Read >

Bowl-Eligible: A New Level of Mediocrity

Over the past few months, as each Division I college football team reached six wins, they were proclaimed bowl-eligible. The NCAA mandates that a team must have at least six wins to play in a bowl game. Notice I didn't say "compete," because at that level... Read >

People Are Not Rungs on the Ladder of Success

Change and a promotion go together. When someone gets a promotion, they face new tasks, new peers, new relationships, and new opportunities. Often they become "in charge" of a team or work group. All of this can be heady stuff, and it can change people. ... Read >

What If? Three Questions You Must Answer Today to Protect Your Company in the Economy Tomorrow

The sky is falling. The sky is not falling. We are doomed. We are fine. Confused? You are not alone. The economic roller coaster of September, 2008 presents unique challenges. We simply do not know what exactly is going to happen and that uncertainly is p... Read >

300 Percent

If you've heard it once, you've heard it one hundred ten times--that overused cliché urging you to give 110%! But, times change and 110% is no longer good enough. If I am in a leadership role I want 300% from my people. You should, too. This isn't about... Read >

What Are You Waiting For?

You would have to be from another planet to not know that our economy is weak today. While some of my clients continue to prosper and are as busy today as they were last year at this time, others are under pressure on the top line and the bottom line. Whe... Read >

Manage Them Out the Door

You are reading this because you're in a position of leadership. You may have some people working for you who are not quite cutting it. So, you have three options: live with them, get rid them, or help them. Said differently, you can surrender... Read >

Operations Support Staff

Some businesses and business managers view Operations (the functions and people who produce revenue) as better than every one else. Some firms recognize the critical and complementary role played by those not directly involved in Operations. For most of ... Read >

The Rumor Mill Can Grind You Up

Are you familiar with the rumor mill at your business? You can kid yourself that there isn't one, but trust me. Your employees know about it… listen to it… take part in it. The path to the rumor mill begins with employee uncertainty and lack of infor... Read >

The best place to find new employees

I just delivered a presentation at a national convention on the best practices in recruiting and retention. My business focuses more on the retention side of the equation, but the client asked me to put this together. I learned a lot doing it. In fact, I'... Read >