Kurt Blazek

Summer is long gone. We have put the flip-flops and shorts away and have embraced jeans and jackets. While the holiday season will be here before you know it, the next few months could serve as the perfect time to… Continue Reading →

Some say that the first few hours of the workday can have a major effect on productivity for the rest of the day, and can set the tone for your day and beyond. For many people, the first hour of… Continue Reading →

From Sheryl Crow’s “A Change Would Do You Good” to David Bowie singing “Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes,” change is a dominant factor in our society. Change is inevitable, especially in the work environment. It can occur as a result of internal and external… Continue Reading →

Almost everyone agrees that Academy and Emmy award-winning screenwriter, producer, and playwright Aaron Sorkin is extremely talented. Still, his latest show, HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’, has not been met with the usual praise, but rather the opposite – the show has… Continue Reading →

An excellent salesperson is priceless to a company. However, a costly mistake for companies to make is promoting a high-performing seller into a management role, without any proper training. Many times, a member of the sales force is promoted through… Continue Reading →

The 2012 London Olympics had some amazing moments – highlighting the abilities of some of the world’s best athletes. Whether it was Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympic medalist ever or seeing Gabrielle Douglas crowned an Olympian champion, we… Continue Reading →