by Kurt Uhlir | Feb 11, 2026 | Career
When I think about traditional networking, I picture the stack of business cards on my desk that never turned into anything real. Polite handshakes, fast LinkedIn requests, and within a week most names were a blur. That old model feels even more empty for leaders who...
by Kurt Uhlir | Aug 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Career, Leadership
Here’s what happens when executives stop competing and start connecting. August 2001. Dallas, Texas. A group of displaced senior executives faced a choice. The dot-com bubble had burst. The job market was brutal. They could fight each other for the same...
by Kurt Uhlir | Mar 13, 2025 | Career, Leadership
Being at the top can sometimes feel surprisingly isolating. Despite the success, recognition, and responsibilities, many executives and leaders experience a hidden sense of loneliness. It’s not about the number of people around you; it’s about feeling truly understood...
by Kurt Uhlir | Mar 13, 2025 | Business Operations, Career
CEOs and COOs both shape a company’s future, but their roles are distinct yet deeply interconnected. Getting the CEO-COO relationship right is crucial—it’s often the difference between thriving growth and operational chaos. This article clearly defines the...
by Kurt Uhlir | Mar 13, 2025 | Career, Mentoring
Many high-performing leaders step away from full-time roles only to realize they’re not ready to slow down completely. After all, you can only golf or fish so much, right? Encore careers offer a powerful way to channel your continued drive into meaningful...
by Kurt Uhlir | Feb 17, 2025 | Career, Leadership, Mentoring
Listen up, everyone! Reverse mentoring is transforming workplace dynamics. Instead of the usual scenario where senior leaders are the ones guiding younger employees, we’re witnessing a powerful shift where it’s the juniors who are stepping up to teach the C-suite....
