by ronalvesteffer | Dec 9, 2021 | Leadership, Professional Development, Video
I’ve been traveling again and have been on a plane almost every week for the last couple of months. During the pandemic, it was nice not to be traveling all the time, but a recent flight reminded me of something that I forgot I...
by ronalvesteffer | Dec 2, 2021 | Leadership, Professional Development, Video
Encouragement means to speak courage into someone. My pastor said this at church a few weeks ago, and it made me think about my job as a leader. We can all encourage others whether we’re leaders or not. I consider leadership to be more of an art than science;...
by ronalvesteffer | Nov 25, 2021 | Culture, Leadership, Video
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! It’s time to take a break and remember all the blessings in our lives. I talk a lot about running to problems and how that’s the best way to get ahead in your career. That’s where the breakthroughs and best experiences...
by ronalvesteffer | Nov 18, 2021 | Culture, Leadership, Video
I want to tell you a story recently relayed to me by Trevor Rubingh, the President and Founder of New City Kids. I believe deeply in this Grand Rapids-based organization; its mission is to help change the direction of kids’ lives for the better. A few weeks ago, I...
by ronalvesteffer | Nov 4, 2021 | Leadership, Professional Development, Video
Hiring the right person is equivalent to selling a multimillion-dollar deal! If you look at how organizations try to close a deal, they use all kinds of resources, teams and strategies. However, when it comes to the hiring process, these tools are not always utilized....
by ronalvesteffer | Oct 28, 2021 | Business, Leadership
Major on the majors is a topic that came up recently during one of my executive meetings. We’re experiencing a record-breaking growth year at Service Express, which means all our teams are very busy and focused. As we head...