Finding your Authentic Leadership Style
Listen here: Are you struggling to find a leadership style that works for you and your employees? A style you can feel comfortable with, lead with and have respect with. Start by taking a look at the leaders you admire, what about their style attracts you? My personal favorites have to do with leaders who […]
They are just not that into you…
Listen here: or your business. Think about your years of managing people. I’m sure there have been times when you have noticed that no matter what you did, said, or wrote – your employee would just look at you with that “whatever” look on their face. The situation didn’t matter, it could be praise, […]
But I don’t like confrontation…
Listen here: Do you say this to yourself? How often? Do you say it when an employee is not doing what you need or want? What is your reaction – do you to let it be, do you become passive-aggressive, or do you let it eat at you slowly. Let’s face it, confrontation isn’t […]
Overwhelmed by Resumes
Listen here: You posted your ad on-line and now your email box is being overwhelmed by resumes! What a great problem to have….but wait…now to read and go through all the resumes. Worse yet, so many people are qualified for the position – what to do? Again, what a great problem to have. The question […]
3 tips to better hires
Listen here: I’m sure it comes as no surprise that one of the more frustrating aspects of having a business is finding and keeping good employees. Have you heard yourself say any of these: “why can’t good employees just wear a sign, so I know who they are” “I talk to a lot of people […]
Skills or Attitude? Maybe both?
Listen here: Imagine you are hiring for a position in your company – pick a position it doesn’t matter which one. You have done interviews and have two candidates you are considering. One is experienced and brings a wealth of knowledge however the attitude they possess is not what you would consider acceptable. The other […]
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 and the company is either going along steadily or grows at a slow rate. What’s happening? One possibility is the boss (you!) What??? I know it’s a subject we don’t […]
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 a nice profit. Then the stores closed – why? He passed away without having a successor. This got me thinking and asking – are small business owners planning for their […]
Perception is Reality
Listen here: When I first started working I used to get so tired of hearing “Perception is Reality”, it didn’t usually come with an explanation which made it more frustrating. As the years went on – I finally got it, I mean really got it. I haven’t used this phrase in a while but the […]
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 one is a winter sport and the other is a summer sport, they have something in common – the players choose a captain. This got me thinking – both sports […]