by Michael E. Parker | Jan 10, 2021 | Michael E Parker
As an executive consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many Fortune 500 companies. I find that when one company acquires another, there are bound to be major changes across the board and managing this change within the organization is critical. Such a big...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 4, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Michael E Parker
As you know, these have been unprecedented times for us all. Everyone has had to adjust to a new normal in their personal and professional lives. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I have come through many obstacles in leading and growing businesses. Coming out of...
by Michael E. Parker | Jan 2, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Michael E Parker
Entrepreneurship is not always easy. Throughout my 20+ years as an entrepreneur, I have endured many challenges and difficulties to ensure my businesses continued to survive and thrive. Even when my businesses were doing well, owning a business must be balanced with...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 21, 2020 | Michael E Parker, Productivity
Many companies have offered work from home benefits for years, while others have only begun adopting these policies since the COVID pandemic became widespread. As a CEO, I have also had to adapt to this new way of working. I recently held an event through one of my...
by Michael E. Parker | Nov 24, 2020 | Leadership, Michael E Parker
Does your workday feel chaotic? Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? A lot of leaders feel this way. One part of better managing your time as a leader is to recognize that perfection is an illusion and you won’t be able to get...
by Michael E. Parker | Nov 16, 2020 | Entrepreneurship, Michael E Parker
During the startup stage, company founders often do it all. They’re not just the CEO, but they’re also the marketing director, hiring manager, and, sometimes, custodian. That means that entrepreneurs can find themselves stretched very thin. It’s...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 8, 2020 | Leadership
Personality testing is a trendy tool that many employers use to find out their team’s strengths and weaknesses. However, when used incorrectly, personality tests can cause significant harm to a team’s morale and to the company at large. These are some ways to never...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 6, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Business has rarely changed as quickly as it has due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are few companies that are operating as normal, and even then, there are often new policies and procedures that have to be instituted for people’s safety. After the pandemic dies...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 3, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs often think about everything other than themselves. It can be tempting to work 16-hour days and try to cram a whole evening and night into the remaining 8 hours of the day. However, entrepreneurs who overwork themselves often neglect key areas of their...
by Michael E. Parker | Oct 1, 2020 | Entrepreneurship
Companies around the world have had to adapt to a new way of working due to the global pandemic, COVID-19. Although many countries, territories, and states have loosened restrictions for businesses as a result of declining rates of transmission, it seems likely that...
