Uh oh…I’ve been promoted
Summary: The promotion you have been working hard on has come through…now what…do you have that feeling “what did I get myself into” The promotion you have been working on has come through. Your hard work and effort has paid off. It’s your first day on the job and you are getting a realistic view of what […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Leadership Loyalty Factor
Summary: What makes a business successful? Loyalty in four areas: clients, employees, partners and community. The more I talk to people about their business, what works and what doesn’t, it is becoming clearer what makes a business successful beyond its product or service. Your product or service will attract clients to your business as you […]
Is a bad apple spoiling the bunch?
Summary: One person with a negative attitude in your business can infect everyone. Tips on what to do about it. The one aspect of human behavior that still confuses me is how infectious negative behavior is compared to positive. Why is it that rumors, bad behavior or criticism can spread throughout a company at lightning speed whereas […]
There is still hope
Summary: Do you notice that employees don’t have the skills or abilities to success within the first 30 days? Do you say “There is still hope”? Stop making excuses. How many times have you found yourself saying “I will give it one more chance” to an employee who in your mind you know will not […]
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 […]
Valentine’s Day for your Business
Summary: Valentine’s Day in your business should be an ongoing event not once a year. It’s Valentine’s Day. The one day of year where the world reminds us to say “I Love You” and spend money on gifts. Yes, like everything else, it has become very commercialized. For me, things loose their true value once very […]