by Tara Kinney | Jul 8, 2019 | Education, Leadership
As a young woman in college, I had grand plans to use my intelligence and drive to outperform and exceed expectations in the professional world; to move swiftly through the ranks into high-powered management positions. Maybe I was naive or maybe I was optimistic,...
by Tara Kinney | Aug 6, 2018 | Education, Financial Operations
After attending the most recent Midwest Manufacturing Leaders presentation led by our good friend Bruce Kellerman of Expense Reduction Analysts, I can’t stop thinking about the amazing power of recovering cash to reinvest in your business by simply cutting costs. It...
by Tara Kinney | Apr 19, 2018 | Leadership
It wasn’t until I started the EOS process that I recognized my true “visionary” self. I’ve always been a visionary, always filled that role, but I’ve also always been an integrator, so hesitated to see myself in only one, not both, capacities. Now I...
by Tara Kinney | Jan 22, 2018 | Education, Human Capital Solutions, Marketing Operations
This is a great question I am asked often! Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) are not just marketing managers. Due to the intensive requirements of an effective CMO, you cannot hire a good one for less than a six-figure salary and your creative agency cannot honestly...
by Tara Kinney | Jan 10, 2016 | Leadership
I’m always very uncomfortable when someone introduces me as their boss. While many may consider the title “Boss” flattering, I hope to be considered much more than the person who pays your bills. I don’t take on employees to fill roles, instead, becoming part of the...