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Advocating for ethical, purpose-driven EXECUTIVES and boards

WHAT WE DO FOR OUR CLIENTS

1 Reputation strives to upgrade the professions of executive compensation and corporate governance by being the advocate needed for ethical, purpose-driven executives and boards. We work to clean up some of the major problems inherent with executive compensation and some of the unintended consequences created by the government, proxy advisory firms, unethical consultants and that 0.5% of leaders that paint great U.S. corporate leadership with too broad of an ugly brush.

1 Reputation works with executives, boards and companies interested in maintaining and upgrading one of the most valuable assets they have… their reputations… as they have only 1!

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

How A Christian College Graduate Can Differentiate Themselves in The Marketplace

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YOUR FAITH, EXPRESSED THROUGH HOW YOU WORK AND RELATE WITH OTHERS, WILL UNDOUBTEDLY SET YOU APART AND LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION. Graduating from College and finding the first “real job” is the quintessential rite of passage. This new chapter is no doub...

I TOO HAVE A DREAM

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One of the greatest speeches ever given was Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech given on August 28th, 1963. It is arguably one of the greatest—if not the greatest– speeches ever given on racial harmony. HARMONY A positive state of inner peace...

Takeaways From An Interview With Dr. Phil

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TO THOSE I CARE ABOUT:   Abilene Christian University invited me to a special night with Dr. Phil with 50 of ACU’s Top Friends. It was held up in Fort Worth, and he gave us some of the greatest insights I have ever heard—right up there with Coach John ...

The Importance of an Adaptive Processing Mindset

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There is a great truth to the adage: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” – Diane Kalen Sukra   Over the past forty years, I’ve been in consulting; an adaptive processing mindset is one of the most significant sk...

THE LOST ART OF LOYALTY

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“Loyalty is what makes us trust. Trust is what makes us stay. Staying is what makes us love. And love is what gives us hope!”   I believe the art and power of loyalty are being lost, and it’s crucial to how we live, build our families, create...

Unlocking Peak Performance: The Synergy Between Total Rewards and Enhanced Productivity

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“Motivating employees to work at their full potential is the main premise of successful management.” – Eraldo Banovac The concept of hiring and retaining employees has changed over the decades, with the revolution beginning in the 1980s when a severe ...

The Mythical Saga of Merit Pay

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It’s supposed to link high levels of performance to the bottom line. But in reality, it can foster internal conflict and encourage mediocrity. Were you ever in a college honors class and informed by the teacher that the grading system for the semester would be ba...

The Critical Role of Non-Compete Contracts in Today’s Ever-Changing Environment

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In June of 2023, New York passed non-compete legislation banning almost all non-competes in the state. New York joins many other states that already have a full or partial ban on non-competes. “Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts....

Overcoming the Fear of Failure and Embracing the Positive Path to Success

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“It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might have not have lived at all… in which case, you failed by default.” — J.K.Rowling * * * I truly had the greatest dad ever – “Big Jim” Longnecker –...

The Power of Storytelling: The Gateway to Connection, Understanding, and Transformation

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“Sometimes reality is too complex. Stories give it form.” – Jean Luc Godard I remember reading that people crave and seek out stories almost as much as food, clothing, and shelter. This is so true! I am a storyteller; always have been – always will be. It i...

The Power of a Robust, Positive Corporate Culture

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I still remember the phone call like it was yesterday; I was 30 years old and in line to be a partner at KPMG Peat Marwick up in Dallas. The voice on the other end said: “Mr. Longnecker, Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines, I hear you are the best executive compens...

The Value of a Great Reputation

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Einstein once said, “What good is a reputation if not put to good use.” Years ago, my wife heard me share with several CEOs that the most important asset they had was their reputation and that my job was, as an advisor, to not just keep it intact, but do what I...

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