Leadership Starts Here
Summary: When people think about leadership the first thought jumps to “how do I lead my people better” which is good however I would say there three things you need to do first to create the leader you want to be. When people think about leadership the first thought jumps to “how do I lead […]
Make Leadership a Habit
Complimentary Webinar October 8th, 12noon central Register here: https://leadershiphabit.eventbrite.com/ Sound Familiar? “I want to work less, but I’m not confident my business will be maintained while I’m away.” “Why do my employees struggle doing the job for which they were hired?” “I wish my technical staff had better people skills.” “Even though I keep […]
3 Steps for Business Leads from Employees
Summary: Your employees are good at helping your find more employees – why not have them help you get more business? Here are three steps to get your started. When it comes to finding more employees for our business, going to our current employees is a common source of referrals. When it comes to finding […]
What if People came with Nutrition Labels?
Summary: Finding and hiring people is a process many people dislike. What if candidates came with a nutrition label just like our food? It’s the necessary, laborious process that many people dislike. Finding, interviewing and hiring a new employee. After all it would be so much easier if every person came with a nutrition label, […]
A Case of the Listening Ears
Summary: Lessons learned after being given a case of “listening ears” – lost my voice. Listening is important to succeed. You need to listen to your clients if you want to serve them. You need to listen to your suppliers to ensure you will receive what you need. You need to listen to your employees […]
Are you a Good Listener?
Summary: Are you a good listener? You hear what they are saying but are you listening? How to turn it around. Are you a good listener? Most people when asked this question will say “yes” or “of course”. I hear what everyone tells me. You may indeed hear what they are saying but are you […]
Factors for an Interview
Summary: Hiring and having difficulties finding initiative and other traits. Keep these factors in mind for a more successful interview. Been having some interesting conversations with people who are hiring. The major complaint? Finding people with the right work ethic or attitude. They hire folks who have the skills and once they start working – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ready for Transition? 5 things to Consider
Summary: Soon you will have to make a transition from lean and mean to growth. Are you prepared? Here are 5 things you need to consider. I know many of you may have doubts about the course of the economy whether or not it is turning around or not. Regardless of your current view, you […]