Communication
September 4, 2014
Question Bigger Than Thinking Big
We live in a world of questions. In fact, in business, we are inundated with them. Think about all the questions you ask in a day – everything from “How...
August 14, 2014
Build Your Bench
If you picture a sports team, there are usually people sitting on the bench. They made it to the bench because, even though you don’t have an open spot for...
June 20, 2014
What To Do When Your Team Turns Against You
Being the boss comes with the expectation that some people may be a bit upset with you, from time to time. Most entrepreneurs understand this and can deal with the...
May 17, 2014
How To Get Your Employees To Trust You
I seem to get this call a lot. It’s a business owner in desperation, seeking immediate help with employees. The question is inevitably a variation of how do I get...
April 7, 2014
Inspired? Ask How
“You gotta think differently.” “You need to aspire to be bigger.” “You have to believe.” I hear some version of these quotes all the time. Shoot, I say them too....
January 1, 2014
The 11 Steps To Firing An Employee
Being a business leader is not all roses and gumdrops (I suspect you already knew that). You will be required to fire someone at some point. Perhaps it is based...
November 15, 2013
A Lesson In Profitability – Admit Your Mistakes
Does it frustrate you when a politician or business leader or friend explains away their bad judgment call (or illegal activity)? Do you lose faith in them when they try...
November 10, 2013
How To Handle A Bad Client With Good Money
Bad clients are bad for business. They can take an inordinate amount of time to service. They can complain about the irrelevant. They may not pay their bills, or at...
October 31, 2013
The 8 Best Ways To Give Employee Recognition
Happy employees - motivated employees - energetic employees. For your business to be the best in the industry, its great employees that will make a difference. The first step is...
September 21, 2013
Don't Punish Failure, Reward It
I have noticed a trend with employees. As a company grows it's the natural tendency of employees to work more and more within the corporate structure. Their job is to...