Jaime Taets

Books have the power to shape, influence, and change our lives. Why is that so? What goes into a book that can shape lives? To address this we are interviewing people who can share a story about a book that changed their life, and why. As a part of our series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jaime Taets.

When Jaime Taets left corporate America to launch management consulting firm Keystone Group International, her goal was to help others grow their companies and navigate change. She emphasizes to her clients the importance of staying focused and energized, and how fitness and a healthy lifestyle can contribute to that success.

For small and mid-size businesses, a board of directors can take on a wide variety of roles to add value for an organization. Many businesses found a resourceful group of advisors in their boards as they navigated the crisis over the past couple of years, and their roles are evolving to support the business in an expanded way. Having a board that can provide guidance can be a strong contributor to the success and growth of any business.

As businesses rise from the crisis, they are… Show more

For small and mid-size businesses, a board of directors can take on a wide variety of roles to add value for an organization. Many businesses found a resourceful group of advisors in their boards as they navigated the crisis over the past couple of years, and their roles are evolving to support the business in an expanded way. Having a board that can provide guidance can be a strong contributor to the success and growth of any business.

As businesses rise from the crisis, they are finding they are reevaluating their strengths, weaknesses and opportunities that will carry them into their next growth moment. As part of that assessment, many organizations are evaluating their existing boards and adjusting the agenda and focus of the directors. Show less

If there is one thing we know about business today, it is that we are in a constant state of change. While change has always been a part of doing business, what we are experiencing today feels stronger than ever. The pace is fast, the emotions are strong, and the associated levels of fatigue are real.

The “swing at the end of the world” is located in the mountains outside of Baños, Ecuador. How do I know? I’ve been there, but it wasn’t planned. I was on a mission trip in Ecuador when a rockslide closed my group’s main route through the mountains and forced us to take a five-hour detour. I was really frustrated; it was not part of the plan and we had already been traveling for 10 hours. But what happened on that detour turned out to be some of the greatest memories of the entire trip.

There is no single definition to success because there is no direct path to it. Throughout our journeys, life forces us to redefine our definition over and over again. Jaime Taets is interviewed for an authority magazine article about how she is redefining success.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard the term "Great Resignation" almost every day, whether in the news, your online news feeds or from people in your network. And you might be wondering, "Why would people who have seemingly good jobs, with steady paychecks and stability, leave?"

The answer is not one-dimensional. It has a lot of components, many of which are unique to each person who makes the decision. But there are some common themes I am seeing from workers who… Show more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard the term "Great Resignation" almost every day, whether in the news, your online news feeds or from people in your network. And you might be wondering, "Why would people who have seemingly good jobs, with steady paychecks and stability, leave?"

The answer is not one-dimensional. It has a lot of components, many of which are unique to each person who makes the decision. But there are some common themes I am seeing from workers who chose to leave their jobs in search of something that makes them happier. Show less

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard the term "Great Resignation" almost every day, whether in the news, your online news feeds or from people in your network. And you might be wondering, "Why would people who have seemingly good jobs, with steady paychecks and stability, leave?"

The answer is not one-dimensional. It has a lot of components, many of which are unique to each person who makes the decision. But there are some common themes I am seeing from workers who… Show more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard the term "Great Resignation" almost every day, whether in the news, your online news feeds or from people in your network. And you might be wondering, "Why would people who have seemingly good jobs, with steady paychecks and stability, leave?"

The answer is not one-dimensional. It has a lot of components, many of which are unique to each person who makes the decision. But there are some common themes I am seeing from workers who chose to leave their jobs in search of something that makes them happier. Show less