Ron Price

Leadership Nampa is a program designed and facilitated by the Nampa Chamber of Commerce to help develop informed, committed and qualified leaders. Now in its 18th consecutive year, the program develops leadership individually, while leadership program participants learn about city business and civic leadership and the city's economic history. Read More

I have been speaking to MBA and EMBA classes at the Fudan/MIT joint programs in Shanghai since 2007, working with multiple classes of MBS/EMBA students who have completed over 200 talent profiles. Read More

At some point in life, each of us aspires to greatness. Not a greatness defined by others, but a purpose that each of us feels deep within. Something or someone impacts us in a way that makes us respond,  Read More

Maryanna Young, my good friend and publisher, was recently honored at the IBR’s Women of the Year event. The Idaho Business Review recognizes women in business and annually applauds them, from public, private and charitable business sectors, giving credence to work ethic, innovation and balance.  Read More

Performance appraisals—most organizations do them but few, if any, enjoy them. Usually, performance appraisals are an HR-driven process intended to create an objective analysis and development plan for each individual’s work performance. In addition, performance appraisals often trigger increases in compensation. They can include a number of components, from supervisor-driven appraisals to co-worker input and personal evaluations by the person being appraised. But what about performance management systems for leaders, and particularly for business owners, presidents and CEOs? Read More