By Clark Lowe, President & CEO — O’Connor Company The control-based approach to leadership is officially outdated, and young professionals are starting to push back. Why? Because they know that pressure is not a strategy — it’s a burnout-inducing blindfold that hides the true cost of control culture. Domineering leaders may be able to micromanage…
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Qualities of a Great Manager
The phrase “people don’t quit jobs they quit managers” is often true. A bad manager can run off good employees, decrease morale and impede growth. On the other hand, a great manager creates a positive environment where employees can thrive and productivity is at optimal levels. Not everyone is cut out to be a…
Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals in 2025 – WalletHub Study
STEM jobs are projected to grow by 10.4% between 2023 and 2033, compared to just 3.6% for other occupations. But some cities offer better career opportunities in this field than others. The personal-finance website WalletHub followed conducted an in-depth analysis of the Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals in 2025. “Science, technology, engineering and…
First Impressions: Why They Matter and How to Master Them
By Paul Bramson, CEO — The Paul Bramson Companies We’ve all heard the saying that you never get a second shot at a first impression. And while it might sound cliché, there’s a reason it sticks — because those initial moments pack a punch. Within mere seconds of meeting someone, our brains are…
Interview: Surge in Demand for Product Manager Roles
The Wall Street Journal has reported accelerated hiring in the U.S. economy, with an addition of 353,000 jobs in January. However, amidst a landscape often overshadowed by tech job layoffs, ProsperCircle‘s analysis uncovers a surprising trend: approximately 7,000 product management roles were filled, and an additional 9,000 positions opened up in the last 30 days alone….