Do something to help someone else today. Give of your time, share what you have, or find a way to make someone’s day a little bit better. The more you give back, the happier you’ll be. –Sheri StaakRead more
Like insurance, crisis management is something we often don’t think we need…until we do. And unfortunately, while a crisis cant be predicted, you’re almost guaranteed to eventually face one. When you ask people to name the biggest crisis our nation has faced, 99 percent of us would say 9/11. But Read more
Maintaining WOW in the face of adversity may not be easy, but those who do it well are those who ultimately shine. All American Presidents during my lifetime have been under scrutiny in one way or another. Let’s face it: not everyone agrees with every policy, action, or idea of our nations leaders. Their Read more
One of the most compelling graduation stories I’ve heard this year is that of Chelesa Fearce, aptly nicknamed the homeless valedictorian. This inspirational teen is graduating at the top of her high school class, and is set to enter college in the Fall as a junior, despite having lived in homeless shelters Read more
Like the rest of the nation, my heart goes out to the runners, spectators, and community of Boston in the wake of the Marathon bombings. The loss of life, pain and suffering of the injured, and trauma endured by those witnessing the carnage is unimaginably horrific. The tragedy extends beyond the streets of Read more
Thanks to all my LinkedIn followers for helping to move us to the top! Thank you for continuing to read The Staak Report. –Sheri StaakRead more
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a celebrated figure in Americas history. Today, we honor the day he was born and draw inspiration from the legacy of words, actions, and leadership he left behind. King spoke against violence on the streets of America, in particular in its ghettos, as well as in the war of […]Read more
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families in Newtown, Connecticut as they are going through the most horrific tragedy ever imaginable. To have such young and innocent children taken from this world is a parent’s worst nightmare. It’s a society’s worst nightmare. We are all shocked, saddened, and Read more
Having already provided leadership examples from several characters in the Gilligan’s Island series, today I’ll continue the comparisons by looking at how the millionaire, Mr. Howell, fares in a place where money is of no value. Mr. Howell: Like the Professor, Mr. Howell has an impressive resume of Read more
One of the best bosses I ever had used to say that although he was the boss at work, he realized that at home, it was a different story. My wife keeps me centered, he admitted. She tells me that I may be important at work, but at home I’m just part of the family. […]Read more