Zach HughesHow to Get a Job in 2024My 16-year-old son, Nathan, got a job this week at a local fast-food restaurant. His experience reminded me of the stories I hear every…4 min read·3 days ago----
Zach HughesI Need More Staff!“I need more staff,” says the manager, with a look of panic and exhaustion in his eyes. What happens next varies from leader to leader, but…6 min read·Apr 5, 2024----
Zach HughesCracking the Code to Career Success — Live on the SchmidtList PodcastI had a great opportunity to be a guest on the SchmidtList with Kurt Schmidt. Kurt is President and Partner at Foundry and a business…2 min read·Apr 3, 2024----
Zach HughesExploring the Disconnect Between Leadership Communication and RealityYou are a fantastic leader. You’ve got a great team. You gather everyone together in an all-team meeting. You carefully announce and…5 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
Zach HughesA Legacy of Innovation: Happy 60th Anniversary to the CHS IT DepartmentI love the future, but sometimes, it is important to recognize the past. More than most, I pay attention to company history. I love our…4 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
Zach HughesHow to Use Your Leadership LensesEver had a leader who was too involved in all of the details? We call that leader a micromanager. It can feel suffocating and unempowering…3 min read·Feb 2, 2024----
Zach HughesBuilding Your Leadership BrandEach week on this blog, I build my leadership brand. Whether you know it or not, that is what I’m doing. I spend more time doing it than…5 min read·Jan 26, 2024----
Zach HughesWhat You’ve Learned Matters a Little. What You’ve Learned Lately Matters a Lot.I was cleaning out my desk over the weekend and found some old relics of my professional past. I found a mix of trinkets, awards, business…3 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
Zach HughesLeadership Practices for Technology Vendor ManagementOne of the biggest themes in Zach on Leadership is leading teams. That’s the core part of the job where most leaders need the most help and…4 min read·Jan 12, 2024----
Zach HughesLeadership Lessons from Community Tech SupportThis is an article for all of you who spent Christmas and the ensuing days setting up and fixing all of the electronic gadgets that your…4 min read·Jan 5, 2024----
