Navigating a Layoff? 10 Tips of the Trade from Josh McAfee
I’ve been asked a few times to share some thoughts on navigating a layoff and Hailey finally forced me to make the time for this. Here are some thoughts that have been impactful to people in this situation. Keep your cool. Don’t burn any bridges. It sucks, but don’t make it suck more. Don’t be […]
Who is Anik Khan?
Anik Khan is the Co-Founder and CEO of MaxRewards, a company aimed at helping credit card holders maximize their rewards. He has a background as a Business Strategy Consultant in the Life Sciences sector at Accenture. He earned his BSBA in Finance from Georgia Tech in 2013.
Letter from the CEO
January 3, 2024 Last year was full of change, highs and lows, and many lessons learned. I moved into the role of CEO at Humans Doing, learned how to be a first-time father, navigated new hires, and welcomed new clients. As we begin a new year, I am filled with immense gratitude for my […]
Bridgette Boucha –The Soulful Financial Maestro
Bridgette Boucha: A leader who exemplifies the harmony of professional acumen with a zest for life, showing that balancing finance and fun isn’t just possible – it’s essential for a fulfilling career and life. From Corporate to Creative Entrepreneurship Bridgette Boucha’s professional journey is a narrative of transformation and clarity. Her 20-year tenure in the […]
From Call Centers to the C-Suite: Owning Your Journey – A Conversation with Wanda Cherry
The business world is rife with stories of determination, adaptability, and growth. I recently interviewed Wanda Cherry, former director at Cox Communications, to discuss her illustrious career, the value of soft skills, her insights into women’s unique challenges in the corporate landscape, and the top mistakes she made throughout her career.
What is Career Success with Jean Harvey Johnson
Leading up to the Humans Doing Powering Up: Supporting Women in Corporate Success Event, on August 31st, 2023, Hailey Hunt interviewed keynote speaker Jean Harvey Johnston to learn more about her career journey.
8 Things That Can Cause You To Hire The Wrong Person
What defines a good vs. bad hire? While the title of this article might sound a little funny, every leader who’s built teams has had this experience and paid the price for it. Many of us have also had the experience of joining the wrong company or team. These situations are painful at best and […]
How to Upgrade Talent in a Down Market
It was down. It was up. It was COVID. It was up again. It was down again. The market has been dizzying for the past couple of years. The good news is that signs point to it stabilizing. The bad news is that the roller coaster isn’t quite over yet and the ride isn’t going […]
When Conversations Get Hard
In business, as in all other areas of life, communication is the key to success. One of the hardest things about communication is saying those uncomfortable things that have to be said. We’ve all had those days where we needed to handle a large conversation that was big and scary. When we look at this […]
What Could You Do With 100 Extra Hours?
Imagine you could wave a magic wand and have 100 extra hours to spend on your business. What would you do with that time? How in the world is that possible? The cost of finding and hiring new employees goes beyond just the financial aspect. It involves a significant investment of time, effort, and resources […]
Spotlight on Connor Offutt
*Our Team at Business Unusual had the honor to sit down with Connor Offutt, CEO at AETOS Imaging Inc. and discuss his unique outlook on business, core values, and family.* I grew up as a missionary kid overseas in Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. I remember bringing my computer and lugging it a mile […]
Do Your Job Descriptions Match?
If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. That seems like solid logic, right? On the surface, it makes sense to not go changing things that have been working. However, without revisiting and updating, anything can become stale and stop serving you. Especially outdated job descriptions. Job descriptions should be a living document. They should reflect […]
