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# Kodyne

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- [Ethics Check: Leaders - What Would You Do?](https://kodyne.com/2026/06/24/ethics-check-leaders-what-would-you-do/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ custom_margin=”5px|50px|50px|50px|false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Ethics Check: Leaders – What Would You Do? Mark J. Komen, President Kodyne, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Let’s face it—ethical dilemmas aren’t just for philosophers or courtroom dramas. They’re alive and well in every break
- [Unraveling the Mystery of Organizational Culture](https://kodyne.com/2026/06/24/unraveling-the-mystery-of-organizational-culture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#d6d6d6″ custom_margin=”50px|50px|50px|50px|false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Unravelling the Mystery of Organizational Culture Mark Komen, President Kodyne, Inc. Minneapolis, MN If you’re a business leader, how things get done in your organization must be a critical concern for you. In many
- [Leadership/Management](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/28/leadershipmanagement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_image=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT” content_max_width=”none” button_one_text_tablet=”” button_one_text_phone=”” button_one_text_last_edited=”on|desktop” button_two_text_tablet=”” button_two_text_phone=”” button_two_text_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″
- [Leadership Self-Audit for Building a Constructive Work Culture](https://kodyne.com/2025/07/30/leadership-self-audit-for-building-a-constructive-work-culture/) - Here is a checklist for leaders to reflect on to build constructive work cultures
- [Have Work Environment Needs Changed Much Since 1994](https://kodyne.com/2022/11/30/have-work-environment-needs-changed-much-since-1994/) - Back in 1994, I created a list of environmental needs from the company worked for during my engineering career. Are these relevant today?
- [Business Ecosystems](https://kodyne.com/2024/04/24/business-ecosystems/) - Organizations need to understand how their internal ecosystems interact and recognize how they are dependent on each other for the survival and success of the business
- [Customer Complaints From the Business Owner's Point of View](https://kodyne.com/2024/10/14/customer-complaints-from-the-business-owners-point-of-view/) - Customer complaints are a 2-way street. Do business owners have complaints about their customers? You bet they do! Here’s a list and some advice.
- [You're Being Watched! How Organizational Leaders Embed Culture](https://kodyne.com/2025/06/09/youre-being-watched-how-organizational-leaders-embed-culture/) - Hey leaders – guess who your staff is watching for clues on how to fit in and what success looks like in your organization
- [Sales and Marketing](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/28/sales-and-marketing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”SALES and MARKETING” content_max_width=”none” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off”
- [Strategic](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/28/stategic/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” allow_player_pause=”on” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”STRATEGIC” content_max_width=”none” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″
- [Brand Promises vs. Exceeding Expectations](https://kodyne.com/2023/05/10/brand-promises-vs-exceeding-expectations/) - Know what you are saying when you aim to exceed customer expectations
- [Do I Really Want to Attend That Meeting? Insights for Successful Facilitation](https://kodyne.com/2022/08/12/do-i-really-want-to-attend-that-meeting-insights-for-successful-facilitation/) - Kodyne Mark Komen Do I Really Want to Attend That Meeting? Insights for Successful Facilitation
- [Human Resources/Workforce](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/28/human-resourcesworkforce/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_image=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” width=”190%” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” hover_enabled=”0″ transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-40px|||-488px|false|false” min_height=”100px” height=”175px” max_height=”175px” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Human Resources/Workforce” content_max_width=”none” button_one_text_tablet=”” button_one_text_phone=”” button_one_text_last_edited=”on|desktop” button_two_text_tablet=”” button_two_text_phone=”” button_two_text_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null”
- [Generational Engagement - Embracing Gen Y and Gen Z](https://kodyne.com/2016/01/28/generational-engagement-embracing-gen-y-and-gen-z/) - What small businesses can do to attract and retain Millenial and Gen Z employees
- [A New Approach for Growing Employee Capabilities - Behaviorally Anchored Self Assessment (BASA)](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/employee-capabilities-basa/) - BASA is an approach for improving performance reviews and increasing collaboration, performance and wages
- [Hiring for Fit . . . to What?  Strategic Interviewing and Organizational Culture](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/hiring-for-fit-to-what-strategic-interviewing-and-organizational-culture/) - Selection and placement of key hires requires careful consideration of organizational culture issues
- [Words of Wisdom for Dealing with Adversity and Uncertainty](https://kodyne.com/2022/01/14/words-of-wisdom-for-dealing-with-adversity-and-uncertainty/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px|||||” make_fullwidth=”on” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adversity-and-Uncertainty-800-x-640-670417213.jpg” title_text=”Problem,And,Difficulty,Concept,With,Tangled,Rope” align=”center” src_tablet=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adversity-and-Uncertainty-800-x-640-670417213.jpg” src_phone=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Adversity-and-Uncertainty-800-x-640-670417213.jpg” src_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text content_tablet=” Words of Wisdom for Dealing
- [General Interest](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/20/general-interest/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_image=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”50px|0|50px|0″ transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”GENERAL INTEREST” content_max_width=”none” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”
- [Frequently Played Roles in Small Group Communication](https://kodyne.com/2018/05/31/frequently-played-roles-in-small-group-communication/) - A brief discussion of frequently played roles in small group communication
- [Small Business Challenges in Implementing and Managing Remote Work](https://kodyne.com/2020/08/31/small-business-challenges-in-implementing-and-managing-remote-work/) - Small Business Challenges in Implementing and Managing Remote Work
- [5 Tactics for Leading in a Crisis](https://kodyne.com/2020/05/26/5-tactics-for-leading-in-a-crisis/) - 5 things effective leaders need to address when dealing with a crisis
- [2 Sides of Influence](https://kodyne.com/2017/07/31/2-sides-of-influence/) - People I've met over the years who have taught me positive lessons as well as negative lessons in business
- [Technology Reform: The Business Transition Dilemma](https://kodyne.com/2016/07/07/technology-reform-the-business-transition-dilemma/) - Business technology reform is being driven by the needs and preferences of workplace Millenials and Gen Z
- [Organizational Effectiveness – Definitely An Inside Job](https://kodyne.com/2016/05/26/organizational-effectiveness-definitely-an-inside-job/) - Effective organizations pay attention to guiding principles, roles, group operating processes and interpersonal relationships
- [The Organizational Echo - Are Your Guiding Principles Being Implemented?](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/the-organizational-echo-are-your-guiding-principles-being-implemented/) - Does your organization's guiding principles come back to you in actions and behaviors?
- [Change - Put it in Play](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/change-put-it-in-play/) - Considerations for successfully launching change in organizations
- [Challenges Involved in Small Business Mergers and Acquisitions - a Brief Overview](https://kodyne.com/2014/11/20/challenges-involved-in-small-business-mergers-and-acquisitions-a-brief-overview/) - Sellers and Acquirers face many challenges for successfully executing a deal involving a change in ownership
- [Beware of Benchmarking](https://kodyne.com/2012/01/07/beware-of-benchmarking/) - Benchmarking must be approached wisely as there are many factors involved
- [Do I Need Coaching or Consulting?](https://kodyne.com/2012/06/12/do-i-need-coaching-or-consulting/) - Coaching and Consulting are different processes and use different skills
- [Healthy Organizations - An Organization Development Perspective](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/healthy-organizations-an-organization-development-perspective/) - Healthy organizations foster open communication, respect, have guiding principles and short-term and long-term planning
- [Strategic Planning That Works](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/strategic-planning-that-works/) - A workable strategic planning process that links personal vision to business vision
- [Personal Vision - There's Something In It For Me After All](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/personal-vision-theres-something-in-it-for-me-after-all/) - Business owners often think of themselves last and their personal vision should link to business goals and objectives
- [Is Your Company an Asset or an Heirloom?](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/is-your-company-an-asset-or-an-heirloom/) - Owners of family businesses eventually have to make a decision about the future ownership of the company.
- [Organizational Performance - Getting Beyond the Financials](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/organizational-performance-getting-beyond-the-financials/) - Risk management, decision-making, leadership, capabilities all drive organizational performance beyond what's measured by financial data
- [The Two Critical Roles of the CEO](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/the-two-critical-roles-of-the-ceo/) - Creating a vision and communicating it are the two critical roles of a CEO
- [Why Your Company Needs a Board of Directors](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/why-your-company-needs-a-board-of-directors-2/) - Small companies can benefit from having a board of directors to provide oversight and guidance
- [Vision - Mission, Synonyms They Are Not!](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/vision-mission-synonyms-they-are-not/) - Mission and Vision statements are not the same and refer to different things
- [What Hiring Managers Want](https://kodyne.com/2013/04/26/what-hiring-managers-want/) - Top hiring attributes and career management ideas for job seekers
- [The Need for Nurturance](https://kodyne.com/2012/06/12/the-need-for-nurturance/) - Entrepreneurs may be driven to succeed at the expense of their personal lives
- [Covenants for Establishing Team Community](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/covenants-for-establishing-team-community/) - Teams need to consider goals, processes, tools, skills, values, and normative behaviors in order to be successful
- [Small Business Challenges in Defining and Managing Productivity](https://kodyne.com/2019/10/28/small-business-challenges-in-defining-and-managing-productivity/) - How do small business owners and leaders approach and manage productivity
- [What Do You Mean By "Quality?"](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/what-do-you-mean-by-quality/) - Definitions of quality
- [Small Business Challenges in Fostering Customer Engagement](https://kodyne.com/2019/04/01/small-business-challenges-in-fostering-customer-engagement/) - Customer engagement approaches favored by small business owners
- [Secrets of Successful Selling](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/secrets-of-successful-selling/) - What are the secrets of successful sales people?
- [We Love Generating Sales Leads!](https://kodyne.com/2013/06/26/we-love-generating-sales-leads/) - how to think about sales lead generation
- [30 Years in Business - Who Knew?](https://kodyne.com/2016/01/08/30-years-in-business-who-knew/) - Describes Mark Komen's and Kodyne's career and business path
- [Don't Blame It On the Corporation](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/dont-blame-it-on-the-corporation/) - Corporate responsibilities start and end with an organization's leadership and governance
- [For-Profits and Non-Profits - Similar or Different?](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/for-profits-and-non-profits-similar-or-different/) - For-profit and non-profit organizations are more similar than different
- [It’s Back-To-School Time:  Do Your Homework on Patents](https://kodyne.com/2013/06/20/its-back-to-school-time-do-your-homework-on-patents/) - Patents and what is patentable
- [“Do Your Homework” Applies to Trademarks and Service Marks Too!](https://kodyne.com/2013/06/20/do-your-homework-applies-to-trademarks-and-service-marks-too/) - register your business trademarks and services marks
- [The Pro's and Con's of ESOPs](https://kodyne.com/2018/07/03/the-pros-and-cons-of-esops/) - Considerations for companies considering ESOPs
- [Change and Expectations - Steps Towards Sustainability](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/change-and-expectations-steps-towards-sustainability/) - Guidelines for sustaining organizational change include motivation, commitment, executing and setting clear expectations
- [Ransomware Attack!!  Don't Let This Happen To You!](https://kodyne.com/2018/03/23/ransomware-attack-dont-let-this-happen-to-you/) - One company's experience with a ransomware attack
- [Don't Make These Leadership Mistakes](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/dont-make-these-leadership-mistakes/) - Successful leaders avoid these critical mistakes
- [Net 30 Payables - An Interesting Concept](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/net-30-payables-an-interesting-concept/) - Paying in 30 days, net 30, is good for business
- [Succession Planning - Begin the Journey Now and Here's How](https://kodyne.com/2018/09/27/succession-planning-begin-the-journey-now-and-heres-how/) - Succession Planning overview and approach
- [Stop or Go – Are You Driving Your Business With the Brakes On?](https://kodyne.com/2014/03/25/stop-or-go-are-you-driving-your-business-with-the-brakes-on/) - Do you manage your business with the confidence to deal with issues as they arise or are you overly cautious to the point of indecision? Mark J. Komen
- [Operations](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/28/operations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_image=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”OPERATIONS” content_max_width=”none” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_3,2_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/iStock_000000135115XSmall.jpg”
- [Setting the Bar Isn't Enough - Business Leaders Need to Consider How They Frame Expectations](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/setting-the-bar-isnt-enough-business-leaders-need-to-consider-how-they-frame-expectations/) - Setting expectations and standards of performance
- [Minnesota Nice Ain't Nice - Challenging the Accepted Wisdom in Communication](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/29/minnesota-nice-aint-nice-challenging-the-accepted-wisdom-in-communication/) - In Minnesota and the Midwest, we don't say what we mean, we speak in niceties
- [Tab Ad](https://kodyne.com/2015/10/16/tab-ad/)
- [Human Synergistics Ad](https://kodyne.com/2015/10/16/human-synergistics-ad/)
- [facebook](https://kodyne.com/2015/10/16/facebook/)
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- [Kodyne Newsletter ad](https://kodyne.com/2013/02/01/kodyne-newsletter-ad/)
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- [Tips Ad](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/10/857-2/)
- [Business Leaders and Productivity](https://kodyne.com/2017/08/03/business-leaders-and-productivity/) - What do business leaders consider productive uses of time
- [Cybersecurity Pulse Survey](https://kodyne.com/2018/03/26/cybersecurity-pulse-survey/) - what business leaders pay attention to with regard to cybersecurity
- [Kodyne Ad](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/12/kodyne-ad/)
- [The Creative Space Model - a Tool for Teams](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/30/the-creative-space-model-a-tool-for-teams/) - Developing creative space on teams of technical professionals is driven by a balance of internal and external forces
- [Financial](https://kodyne.com/2012/11/28/financial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_image=”http://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/background-325-C.png” transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”FINANCIAL” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http://kodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/iStock_000019234889_ExtraSmall.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”
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- [News From Mark Ad](https://kodyne.com/2013/06/18/news-from-mark-ad/) - Mark completed training to be on the board of evaluators for the Minnesota Quality award. This was done through the Performance Excellence Network, a Malcolm Baldrige affiliated organization. _____________________ Mark gave a presentation entitled, "What Hiring Managers Want" to the Advanced Professional Degree Consulting Club at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of
- [Where Are You Going?](https://kodyne.com/2012/12/04/where-are-you-going/) - Strategic direction for organizations
- [How Are You Going to Get There?](https://kodyne.com/2012/12/04/how-are-you-going-to-get-there/) - Planning, accountability and continuous improvement are keys to moving your organization forward
- [How Are You Going to Work Together?](https://kodyne.com/2012/12/04/how-are-you-going-to-work-together/) - Organizational considerations for successfully working together
- [May 2012](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/12/may-2012/) - Sales and Marketing: The 10 Commandments of Networking Unless you’re a "people person," networking can be intimidating. It can also be unproductive if you don’t have a plan of action. Here are the 10 commandments for a successful networking event and follow up…
- [July 2012](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/12/july-2012/) - Sales and Marketing: The 10 Commandments of Networking Unless you’re a "people person," networking can be intimidating. It can also be unproductive if you don’t have a plan of action. Here are the 10 commandments for a successful networking event and follow up…
- [September 2012](https://kodyne.com/2012/10/12/september-2012/) - Sales and Marketing: The 10 Commandments of Networking Unless you’re a "people person," networking can be intimidating. It can also be unproductive if you don’t have a plan of action. Here are the 10 commandments for a successful networking event and follow up…

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