Whether you are in good times or bad, managing people is one of the biggest challenges any business owner faces. What costs your business the most is getting the most from your team. Recruiting, hiring, and then retaining people who can be long term contributors isn't an easy task to pull off under … [Read more...] about What Costs Your Business The Most?
Career Development
Leadership is Like Playing the Guitar
I started playing the guitar when I was about 12. I fell in love with it and played nearly every day. In those days, Ted Nugent, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and the Beatles were among the day's rock musicians. One of my favorites was the Beatles. I loved playing the songs and found it pretty easy, … [Read more...] about Leadership is Like Playing the Guitar
A Leadership Rule- Know Your People
Everyone knows that it takes work to maintain a healthy relationship. Not every conversation or interaction leaves each person feeling like they are special. Sometimes, stuff happens, and things go haywire. Leaders who know their people outperform those that don't. Whether we're talking about a … [Read more...] about A Leadership Rule- Know Your People
Honesty – Integrity – Ethics – Do They Mean Anything Today?
Honesty – Integrity – Ethics These are not just words. They are all behaviors intertwined in human beings. Being original and having one's own thoughts is a quality to admire. Personal innovation is everywhere today, and it's remarkable to me just how one person's vision changes our world. We … [Read more...] about Honesty – Integrity – Ethics – Do They Mean Anything Today?