2 faces of a promotion
Summary: You have promoted one of your people to manager. Are you aware of the two faces of promotion? Are you prepared to handle them at the same time? It was a difficult decision, after all there are so many good employees in your company. You were only able to promote one person…you are […]
Imagine the results of accountability
Summary: What would it mean to you, your business, your people and clients if your employees took responsibility and accountability for their actions on a daily basis? Your first step to get you there. Are you letting them be accountable and responsible for their work and actions?I’m sure your first reaction is “of course” and […]
Do you have this reputation?
Summary: Are you guilty of not answering emails? Follow these three tips to change your reputation. Are you guilty of this? You receive emails, phone messages or get asked questions….then nothing. By nothing I mean – you don’t respond. You may have many reasons for this – too busy, lots of messages, don’t have any […]
Do you have a people strategy?
Summary: Do you have a people strategy? What you company will look like in the future? What kind of people you will need? Answer these questions to move in the right direction. Usually when we think of strategy we think about marketing, sales, and overall direction. When is the last time you thought about your […]
Are You Playing Favorites?
Summary: As a leader we may have a favorite person on our team. Be sure they deserve the status by answering these question or you may suffer some backlash. It’s ok to admit, everyone knows it – you have a favorite person in your office. Maybe it’s their personality, they always say “good morning” or […]
Can You Take A Vacation?
Summary: Can you take a week or two vacation from your vacation? Prepare yourself and your business to be away. It’s summer time, the weather is warm and thoughts of escaping work for a week or two fill your dreams? Can you do it? Can you take a week or two from your business? For […]
3 Ways to Keep Employees Interested
Summary: Sometimes being a business owner is complicated by the employees working with us. Try these three tactics for better employee involvement in your business. Do you ever think to yourself – “Being a business owner would be great if it weren’t for the people?”. In speaking with business owners over the years they understsand […]
Why are you holding on?
Summary: Do you have that one person you have kept in your company for too long? What are you doing to change it? Here’s a way to get started. Do you find yourself looking at one of your people and saying “why are they still here?” or “he is more trouble than he’s worth”, then […]
Employee Loyalty
Summary: You rely on your employees to grow your business, to keep moving forward you need to gain their loyalty. It goes without saying, you depend on your employees to get the work done. They are the heart of your operation. Your clients depend on them to receive a product or service. Your people rely […]
Too Many Chefs in the Kitchen
Summary: When there is more than one person in charge, ensure you are providing a unified front. Do people in your business have to report to more than one person? Is your business based on a partnership – where maybe both of you don’t always agree? Are you family operated? These three scenarios can lead […]