Eric Easter
Hi. I'm Eric Easter. I am CEO of Kittle's Furniture. I've been in our industry for over 30 years. During that time I've held positions ranging from cashier to CEO. Along the way, I've held executive leadership positions both in manufacturing and retailing. I've also been responsible for leading initiatives in merchandising, marketing, sales, and operations for leading companies like Kittle's, Thomasville, Boyles and Huntington Furniture. Leadership has always been a passion of mine and nothing delights me more than seeing good people become great leaders. This blog, while discussing a myriad of topics, will focus on leadership. I look forward to hearing from you!
Email: EEaster@Kittles.com
Common Sense LeadershipLink This | Email This | Comments (1) MIX IT UPThere is comfort in routine; in doing things that have worked before; in traveling an already worn path. Unfortunately, to thrive in today's hyper-dynamic world we must become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Repeating past behavior is no guarantee of success. In fact, it often provides an opening for our competition and positions us firmly on a path that exits at mediocrity. I was once couns... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (5) WHICH COMES FIRST— ME OR THE COMPANY?WHICH COMES FIRST— ME OR THE COMPANY?Organizations seem to fall into one of two camps. Those that are run by individuals that are primarily concerned about enriching themselves and those whose focus is more about doing the same for the organization. These are two very different perspectives and create two very different cultures. At some point every one of us must decide whether it is best to p... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (2) STRATEGY AND REALITYSuccessful companies have relevant, viable strategies that evolve as the world changes. So many companies work hard but to no clear end. These companies die at a pace that is determined only by the amount of cash in their bank account and/or the inherent strength of their brand. To develop a workable strategy the leader must honestly and objectively stand back and assess the organization's abil... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (1) WHAT'S NEXT?Victory tastes so good. Success can be so intoxicating. Winning a tough battle is a feeling unlike any other. However, if misinterpreted, these moments of elation can put us on a path to mediocrity. The world stops for no one. The fact that we have won a decisive battle or dominate a particular market segment today has little bearing on tomorrow's prospects. There is no basis to assume that what m... MoreLink This | Email This | Comments (6) Who's in Charge?A few weeks ago I wrote of how too often it takes a crisis to wake us up to systemic issues. By ignoring the warning signs of impending disaster we dramatically increase the magnitude of the downside risk. Just because we made it another day without a crisis doesn't mean there is little risk in the system. Oft times it simply means we are playing a game of high stakes poker without knowing that we... More |
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