How to Successfully Merge Cultures When Acquiring a Company

Jerry Weidmann, President of Wolter, Inc. discussed with The MHEDA Journal what he’s learned about maintaining the culture after a merger. Are you struggling to meet every employee’s needs following an acquisition? Read on for advice from Jerry Weidmann.


Onboarding: Are You Doing It Right?

When a new employee goes home after their first day and is asked about it, how would they respond? There are things outside a business’s control, but not being prepared for new employees doesn’t have to be one. It’s incredibly controllable, predictable and manageable.



10 Steps To Helpful Feedback

Emerging Leaders Conference Keynote speaker, Shari Harley, will give you the tools to “Say Anything to Anyone”. We’ve all been there. Someone does something irritating and we must decide to speak up or say nothing. We ask ourselves – is it worth it? If someone else’s behavior has a significant impact on them, on your organization or you, it’s OK to say something. Learn the things to consider before having a difficult conversation.


Connecting for Keeps

Sean Bott, Emerging Leaders Conference Speaker, gives advice to help leaders build authentic connections and servant leadership mindsets. He recently sat down with The MHEDA Journal to share a bit about his planned presentation, including the messages he hopes will inspire the up-and-coming leaders in the crowd.


Attracting and Retaining Hourly Employees

Hourly employees think differently about their jobs than salaried employees, period. I assumed that most people thought about their jobs the same way that I thought about my job. I was wrong.