recruiting
November 27, 2024
Gratitude: The Secret to the Best Leadership (from yours truly)
Let’s talk leadership. Not the glossy, LinkedIn-approved version where everything’s perfect, and you’re doling out TED-worthy speeches. I’m talking about real leadership. The messy, unpredictable kind that involves coffee stains...
November 25, 2024
Company Missions are Over – Focus on Values for a Better Business
When I started my first company, I had a mission: Eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. Sounds good, right? The work my team and I do is dedicated to supporting business owners and...
June 19, 2024
Want to Create More Employee Satisfaction? Consider Your Community in the Workplace
I’m resharing something about myself that not many people know about. It’s my operating manual. If you don't have one for everyone in your business, create one now, because there...
May 29, 2024
A Wake-Up Call for Business Owners
“Mike, I just can’t find the right fit. My employees interviewed well, but now they seem disengaged and uninterested in what I want to accomplish in my business.” This...
December 3, 2023
No Growth in the Comfort Zone – How to Increase Employee Dedication With This Gift That Will Shake Things Up
I’m sharing something about myself that not many people know about. It’s my operating manual. If you don't have one for everyone in your business, create one now. In this...
October 18, 2023
How to Increase Employee Dedication – With the FASO Model
As the leader of your small business, I’m sure that you’ve learned that your team is your most valuable asset. The success of your company depends on the dedication, innovation,...
October 4, 2023
Lessons on How Not to Lead from Steve Jobs and Elon Musk
“It’s not you, it’s me.” You may have heard that from an ex, but if you own a business, you may have heard it from an employee. And I hate...
June 26, 2023
Unconventional Recruiting for Top Talent – Everyone Has Potential
Question: What is an A player? Are you one yourself? I ask this question often when I’m presenting keynote speeches. At first, I was just curious. Like many curiosities, it’s...
February 23, 2023
Does Your Recruiting Strategy Create More Profitability?
Here’s something to check on: Does your recruiting strategy ultimately provide your small business with profitability? To get the right talent, you need to ensure that you recruit for...
January 20, 2023
The First Step to Recruiting and Hiring Top Talent for Better Employee Retention and Scalability
To be a truly great leader in your small business, you must know how to recruit and retain top talent for better company culture and create profitability in your organization. ...