by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker None of us wants to think about death or dying. We pretend that we are immortal and in some ways, we are. Last week I sat with a friend of thirty years as he lay in his bed at home receiving Hospice care after a long illness. We talked about his life... by Whittaker Associates | Sep 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker For Your Reading List Leadership is one of the keys to success for organizations. A humorously illustrated booklet written to emphasize this important topic is The Ten Commandments of Community Leadership by Maury Forman and Michelle Harvey. It is a... by Whittaker Associates | Dec 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Can I trust you? How often do we think this thought as we go through our day? In Steven M.R. Covey’s book, The Speed for Trust, he points out the role that trust plays in our lives, especially in our relationships. He says that trust begins with... by Brittany Ryzenga | Jun 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Access to capital has long been the key to economic success. Whether it is from savings, friends and families, venture capital firms, or borrowed from a bank, capital is a key component to economic growth. Recently, I attend a panel discussion by a... by Brittany Ryzenga | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker This month, I had the privilege to host a webinar presented by Rebecca Ryan, founder of Next Generation Consulting. The thought-provoking discussion focused on the “next generation” of workers – why they matter, what they want, and how to...