Listening or selling?
Listen here: When talking to people about how they interview – this is one of the first questions I ask. The usual response I... Read More →
Are you getting in their way?
Listen here: Imagine a workplace with the best employees, great product/service but somehow doesn’t seem to work. Scary right! However this is a reality... Read More →
Who will take over?
Listen here: I heard a story about a local gentleman who owned 5 retail stores. All was going well, he had employees and was earning... Read More →
Do you need a Captain?
Listen here: I have been enjoying sports lately – Chicago Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup and the start of the FIFA (Soccer) World Cup. While... Read More →
Mini-breaks to re-energize
A lot of times we are at work and we just get down to business. If we are lucky, we remember to eat lunch or... Read More →
I’m a ____ Leader
When it comes to leaders we all like to use a one word description of their style. You know, she’s a charismatic leader, he’s a dictatorial leader,... Read More →
Getting more…employee motivation
Would you rather listen than read? Click play This is what we all want isn’t it? Getting more with little effort. If only the world... Read More →
Taking a step back
We are usually told to go forward, take action, just do it – all the things needed to succeed. Well, I would like to throw... Read More →
Micromanaging – Why do you do it?
Do you do it? Are you sure? The next time you are speaking to an employee, listen to yourself – your words, tone and intention.... Read More →
How to have that first difficult conversation
You know that conversation where you have to tell an employee for the first time that either they are not performing or their attitude is... Read More →