Greg Paus

Greg Paus

Economic Reconnaissance | The Elephant in the Room

A few days ago I might have written about some geopolitical shift or speculated on the rate of inflation but then the banking system blew up and suddenly people are competing to determine how panic stricken they can be. There…

Economic Reconnaissance

Credit managers and economists face the same worries and concerns at the start of 2023 that we confronted at the end of 2022. What are these, you may ask? Obviously, there is a very long list of things that can…

Consequences of Toxic Leadership  

Successful business leaders are supposed to mentor and encourage their employees. They are meant care about their team’s wellbeing and support them whenever possible. But not all leaders have the best intentions. Research shows the Dark Triad—narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism…

Illinois Construction Stuff and Stuff

The email looked like many emails. And it was from a fellow worker I had no qualms with.But before I even read the message, I was a little offended. The message itself was innocuous, and simply answered some questions I…

Increase Workplace Productivity with These 5 Simple Hacks  

2023 is right around the corner. As you start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, consider making workplace productivity a priority. 2022 was riddled with stories of workplace burnout and fatigue. Luckily, we’ve found a few tips to turn that around…