If you're responsible for direct reports, then you've heard the hire slow and fire fast statement. Yea, you may have even heard that from me over the years. Before you actually pull the trigger, I'd like to ask you to consider a few things. If you are hiring a CEO, then please read one of my … [Read more...] about Hire Slow and Wait Just a Minute Before You Fire Fast
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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?
Small Business Survival in the Post COVID World With Proactive Expense Management
You could say that I have a passion for small businesses. I enjoy buying from them and seeing them succeed. It is tough enough to run the business, manage employees, service customers, and everything else that has to be done and have a life. Then there are the looming questions about how small … [Read more...] about Small Business Survival in the Post COVID World With Proactive Expense Management