iAspire To Prosper

Growing up in Louisiana or for anyone versed in authentic Cajun-Creole cuisine – you know that a really good gumbo is a delicious collection of meats, seafood, veggies and seasonings blended to perfection.  Gumbos are hearty fare and may be varied by the region or by the very ingredients available at a particular time.  The same can be said for team members working in a company.

 Companies have the opportunity to make really great team-gumbos, if they recognize, enhance and properly blend the talents of their employees.  Yes – I’m speaking of diversity.  In business, diversity is a “catch-all” phrase used to describe the collection of different generations, genders, cultures, preferences, religions, etc…the list goes on.  A good company transitions into a great company when it recognizes that talents and skills come in different colors, shapes and sizes.  For some people, this concept is still difficult.  Why?  Many years ago, I attended a sales training seminar given by an insightful...