Zach HughesRecreating Engineering Excellence as a LeaderNote to my non-techie audience: This article is a bit more technical than usual, but as always, there’s a leadership lesson.5 min read·2 days ago----
Zach HughesLeadership Lessons from Serving on a Church BoardIs leadership a general skill, or is it context-specific? In other words, does it help to have domain knowledge in the area you are…5 min read·May 3, 2024----
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·Apr 19, 2024----
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----