“My main job was developing talent. I was a gardener providing water and other nourishment to our top 750 people. Of course, I had to pull out some weeds, too.”-Jack Welch How are you doing in the following areas? Holding employees accountable? Giving them adequate training and support? Striving to be respected, not necessarily liked?… Read More »
Strive for Better – Not Perfect
We all know it’s impossible to be perfect. Or it would be impossible if we could even agree on what perfect meant in the business world. And yet, even if it’s secretly, most of us want to be perfect and we want our businesses to be perfect too. Strive to be Better Not Perfect… Read More »
People Management is the key to success
We cannot reach your vision and goals without the help of others. Your greatest asset is people. People management is important to our success….Read more »
People Management
“There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.”-George Shinn The importance of leading and managing people properly can not be stressed enough. It is a big misconception to think some people are just “natural born leaders” and/or have an innate ability… Read More »
People Management
“People have one thing in common: they are all different.”-Robert Sward When you look at the various components, assets and structure of your company, organization or department, it’s important to know your company’s greatest assets. Without a doubt, your people are your greatest assets and regardless of the knowledge or experience you… Read More »
We should avoid micromanagement of our staff and employees
Avoid micromanagement. Train and develop staff and employees, develop systems and processes and train our employees for success….Read more »
Creative Ideas Flourish with a Spirit of Fun
“Creative ideas flourish best in a shop which preserves some spirit of fun. Nobody is in business for fun, but that does not mean there cannot be fun in business.”-Leo Burnett A business leader is responsible for establishing the VISION and the FOCUS of the organization. HAVING FUN is a critical focus area. Focus on… Read More »
Continuous Improvement
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”-Michael Jordan A business leader is responsible for establishing the VISION and… Read More »
Focus on Satisfying Customers
“Biggest question: Isn’t it really ‘customer helping’ rather than customer service? And wouldn’t you deliver better service if you thought of it that way?”-Jeffrey Gitomer A business leader is responsible for establishing the VISION and the FOCUS of the organization.As a business leader we need to focus on satisfying customers and clients. Your company’s primary focus… Read More »
How Standard Operating Procedures Save Time and Increase Revenue
I appreciate being mentioned by one of the most knowledgeable individuals I know when it comes to automating your marketing process with a great product called infusionsoft. Standard Operating Procedures are critical to business success, yet too many small businesses have no systems or procedures in place and the owner becomes the system. Most of… Read More »