by Lea Strickland | May 12, 2026 | Human Resources
Promotions should ideally recognize expertise, performance, and readiness to lead—but in many workplaces, personal preference and popularity still play an outsized role. When leaders base decisions more on who they like than on who is qualified, they risk undermining...
by Lea Strickland | Sep 6, 2011 | Business Articles, The Street (the street.com)
I was 14 years old when I was introduced to the world of the entrepreneur. I worked for my dad helping with land surveying — carrying equipment, taking notes and doing whatever was needed. I also started working in the summer for one of my dad’s best...