Another break from our commercial sponsor….
I know a blog is not the appropriate place for this but I just have to let you know about an upcoming Webinar I am hosting. If you are a regular reader you know my true interest is in helping and assisting everyone be better – as a leader, business owner and person. I am […]
Great leaders inspire greatness in others
While I don’t usually quote Star Wars, I have a son who is very interested in Clone Wars and couldn’t notice the title of the episode – it’s the same title as this blog post. Being intrigued by the title, I paid attention to the episode itself. Even if you are not a Star Wars […]
Dear Boss: A Tale of Two Styles
An employee has sent you a letter about your leadership style. Which letter would you rather receive? One Dear Boss: I want to thank you for all the attention you have given me throughout my time here. You have guided me, coached me, inspired me and promoted me. It is because of you that I […]
We interrupt your day…
for a brief commercial message. We are very excited to announce that Focus HR will be doing speaking engagements. We have started with 5 topics we get a lot of questions about and interest in. We hope you like them! If you are interested in having us speak, please contact us at: [email protected] Speaking Topics […]
Do you have a Rudolph?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was always a favorite of mine. He was a “misfit” because of his red nose. Can we learn from Rudolph? Well there is the obvious lesson – you should not be ashamed of who you are regardless of what others say. That’s the one we learn as kids. What does this […]
I’ve got culture – now what?
We have spent some time talking about culture and what it is. You may have even written down about 10 words/phrases to describe it. You are happy with how your business is described but you may be thinking – now what? Fair question. If we do nothing this was an exercise on paper which helped us understand […]
What is culture?
Most people think of culture as the customs of other countries – you know Mexican culture, Indian culture, Asian culture, etc. While this is all true it is also something a company has – huh? Think about it. Each company you have every worked at – felt different, had people with different personalities, and treated […]
Can you change your company culture?
Culture does not change because we desire to change it. Culture changes when the organization is transformed; the culture reflects the realities of people working together every day. – Frances Hesselbein I saw this quote a couple of day ago and was amazed at the simplicity and truth of it. Every once in a while […]
Employee Satisfaction through Empowerment
Empowerment, now there’s a word that has been overused, misunderstood and has become cliche. This is actually sad in my point of view as it is such a powerful tool. First, what is Empowerment? Empowerment is “to give power and authority”. Secondly – don’t be scared you are not letting employees take over your business. […]
Employee Satisfaction through Trust
Employee satisfaction is usually on people’s mind since it is important to their business. Why? Employees are what make you succeed. The best way to create employee satisfaction is through trust. Employees need to know that what you say, do and act is the truth. Not only in regards to the truth of your words but also true […]