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

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HIATUS

I have enjoyed to no end sharing my thoughts on Leadership via this blog for the past two and a half years. That said, I have decided to take a break. I would like to thank Ray Allegrezza for giving me the opportunity to write this blog. I so appreciate his confidence in me. If you take only one thing away from my blogs, I would like it to be that people matter most. Finding the right people... More

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THINK CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY

Most of us have had the opportunity to be a new employee on a number of occasions. While every company has its own idiosyncrasies, there are basic attributes and beliefs that most of us look for when interviewing. Once employed, we then validate their existence. These include integrity, respect and recognition. Another important one is whether the company encourages and rewards cross-functiona... More

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ACKNOWLEDGING UNCERTAINTY

Leaders by nature tend to embrace control. With control comes power-the power to influence, decide and directly impact events. It speeds us down the road of achievement when used discriminately. What leader doesn't want this?A paradox of great leadership is that to get control it's often best to give up a good portion of it. At the same time one must also recognize that in actuality we control ver... More

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THINK MORE, DO LESS

Our industry has been buffeted like few others by the merciless, unforgiving economic environment of the past two years. It has been a wake up call for productivity enhancements, cost reductions, creative revenue solutions and character. Some companies have weathered it well; others have not. Lack's and Roomfull Express, having been forced to liquidate, are just two recent examples of the latte... More

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STAY CONNECTED

Few things are more frustrating than a disconnected leader. We witness them careen down one insular path after another blind to the signs along the way. Their mind is made up-no matter the facts. The result is inevitable-failure at worst and opportunities not maximized at best. If you don't believe me find some quiet time and an honest moment with Obama.Staying connected to the customer, the t... More

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