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There are numerous theories about leadership, and most of us believe in at least one or a combination of several. A common statement I hear from people actively searching for jobs is that they have developed transferable skills from one industry to another. They assume that those skills qualify them to be successful in most leadership…

It is Teamwork that remains the Ultimate Competitive Advantage – both because it is so powerful and so rare. In the late 1960s, I began hearing the words “Teamwork” and “Work Team” in a business setting. While many of the ideas had been around since the 1920s, increased prosperity in the United States created urgent demands…

The next decade will define the future of manufacturing in ways few could have predicted. While global giants often dominate the headlines, mid-sized and smaller manufacturing organizations form the backbone of local and regional economies and are less prepared for ongoing disruption. Since these companies are often an integral part of the community, their success…

“Ideal new hires are people who embody your company values.” – David Cohen “Over time, a company’s values define its work-life culture.” We have defined values as “firmly held beliefs that are emotionally charged, resistant to change, and universally applied.” Today, most employers have established key strategies such as onboarding plans, assigned mentors, and fostering…

Cornerstone International Group celebrated its 35th anniversary at the annual conference held last month in Rhodes, Greece. More than 60 members of the Cornerstone Family enjoyed the beautiful location while sharing, learning, collaborating, and recognizing individual achievements and contributions. An award was introduced and presented to the following firms/individuals who have been part of Cornerstone…

Business Professionals all over the world are generally comfortable making and executing plans very quickly.  They create them almost daily for their assigned projects or company success, as well as accomplishing their personal desires and family goals.  Sometimes, it seems as though our entire modern world is governed and run by plans. We all plan, revise…

There is a significant difference between a private company and a public one. It goes far beyond ownership; everything is different, creating unique challenges when private-owned companies consider their future. The talent requirements for a privately owned organization are as critical as those of a public company, but often, when filling senior roles, the importance…

As we begin 2025 Cornerstone International Group reviewed Surveys conducted in 2024 from more than 7000 Mid-sized business owners and CEOs.  Most of the surveys asked them to rank and discuss their major organizational concerns and hopeful expectations for the New Year.  The represented businesses typically employed 50 to 1000 people in various geographic regions…

Background Material from the results of PwC’s 27 and 28 Annual Global CEO Surveys These global surveys from PwC have been conducted annually in October – November for the past 28 years.  Their most recent findings from 2023 and 2024 have just been released.  Based upon the latest CEO survey responses, we’ve uncovered important trends…

In this month’s Issues and Answers global update, Cornerstone International Group continues to explore the challenge of managing modern, multigenerational workplaces that contains four or even five generations of employees.   As discussed in part 1 of Managing Multigenerational Workplaces Across Cultures, leading this group, or any other extremely diverse employee group, is both rewarding and…