recruiting

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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