Zach HughesThe Meeting Cascade: A Small Tweak to Improve Communication Speed and Cross-team CollaborationDon’t you love it when you find a small tweak that makes a big difference? That always feels like a win because so much of what we do…Jun 21Jun 21
Zach HughesCan You Really Take a Two-week Vacation?I just got back from a two-week vacation. A common reaction I get is, “Wow. How did you pull that off?”Jun 14Jun 14
Zach HughesLeadership Lessons from Seeing the Northern Lights through a Camera LensThis past weekend, the world got one of the best-ever looks at the Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights. Personally, I was in northern…May 17May 17
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.May 10May 10
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…May 3May 3
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…Apr 19Apr 19
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…Apr 5Apr 5
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…Apr 3Apr 3
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…Mar 22Mar 22
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…Mar 15Mar 15