A-player Series with Jack Henard (1 of 3)

September 30th, 2008 by Sean Burke

In this podcast series, Sean speaks with Jack Henard, the managing director of Meridian Partners, a Tampa-based executive search firm. With over 25 years of executive search experience, Jack is a leading expert on recruiting and retaining A-players.

The goal of this cast is to:

  • define an A-player;
  • define the charateristics of an A-player;
  • describe the value an A-Player brings to an organization;
  • explain why companies often avoid A-players; and,
  • show how hiring an A-player can effect a company’s morale.

We hope you enjoy this series on A-players. To learn more about Jack and Meridian Partners, click here.

 
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Interview – Robert Brady

September 29th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Robert Brady is the president and lead designer of Robrady, a Sarasota based design firm.  Robrady is the design force behind many cutting-edge innovations.  In this interview with Sean, you will hear Rob discuss:

  • what it is like being in the “eye candy” business;
  • the increased importance of design in business;
  • how design is used to create a competitive advantage;
  • the definition of Total Brand Synergy;
  • how he determines if there is a market for his innovations;
  • and much more.

To learn about Robrady’s design innovations, such as the Segway, the electric scooter and the electric motorcycle, please click here.

 
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