by Mike Lejeune | Nov 24, 2015 | Blog, Business, Motivation
You would think that an NFL football team like the Houston Texans would have a singular, simple focus on winning football games. In meeting with Jamey Rootes, President of the Texans, I found out differently. Yes, the gifted athletes on the field with amazing...
by Mike Lejeune | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog, Business, Motivation
Melt downs are catastrophic for nuclear reactors. A hiring melt down will also destroy morale and teamwork when we hire someone prone to melt down under duress or crisis. When I joined Steverson & Company to start the accounting search and contract...
by Mike Lejeune | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Business
Have you ever hired someone who blew your socks off in the interview, yet when they showed up for work they seemed more like the evil twin sister? I once hired someone who moved to Houston from Arkansas for a recruiting position in my company. She was animated...
by Mike Lejeune | Nov 3, 2015 | Blog, Motivation
A self-proclaimed expert once tried to sell me a new software system. It was fun to play with him for a few minutes, for me the time spent was very entertaining. Based on the number of calls and emails I receive, my name must hit most of the lists being passed...
by Mike Lejeune | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Motivation
One morning at a breakfast meeting, I was determined to exercise my will power and determination by walking past the counter with the fresh baked pastries, homemade donuts, pies and cookies. It turned out to be an easier task than I originally had envisioned...