Welcome to Changing Times One of our core values at The Wunderlin Company is continued learning; and over the past year, we have taken some time for focused study. For us, that means...

We all know the sinking feeling: a deeply valued member of our staff has decided to move on. And we all know its flip side: A new hire – especially in times of tight staffing –...

This is a guest column from Carol Schifman, a member of The Wunderlin Company team who has worked with a wide range of organizations helping them plan and implement change. Her clients...

How to give effective feedback – and get it It’s happened again: Your team member Lucy has arrived at your regular weekly meeting unprepared. Well, not completely unprepared: She...

“First who, then what: ‘It’s not just a business principle, it’s a life principle.’ The right people in the right seats on the bus: That metaphor from the first Jim Collins...

Positive Image. Positive Energy. Positive Action. Imagine bringing your employees together with a special kind of mission. “Today we are not going to talk about our problems,” you...

“Engaging in a difficult conversation without talking about feelings is like staging an opera without music.” I spent time today with a friend and client discussing how...

Like a lot of folks, I recently saw the movie Lincoln – and I came away with more than an American history lesson. It was a terrific movie – whether you study the Civil War, love...

As managers, one of our biggest challenges is putting together strong teams. You can have a tall pile of impressive resumes and strong recommendations – but the first questions are...

I can remember when I was in my 30s and looked at people who were in their 50s. Boy, I thought, they have it made: They are at the top of their game at work. Their children are out...