In just a few short weeks, we've gone from a robust economic engine to sputtering along on a few cylinders. By now, all that work strategic planning work you did at the end of last year should show up. If no planning was done, then it's all reactionary decisions. Frankly, it's hard to predict … [Read more...] about The World is Temporarily Closed
Leadership
Passing the Torch in a Family Business
When you invest your own money and operate your own business, you take pride in your independence. It’s MY business, you can tell yourself, in good times and bad. However, in a family business, it’s OUR business. When family members work together, there is always room for conflict. Emotions … [Read more...] about Passing the Torch in a Family Business
Management Style Quiz- Train the Trainer & Developing Leaders
Your sales volume and how the particular business operates determines if you are doing a lot of internal training or if you've promoted or hired someone to do it. Either way, you or someone is training people in your operation nearly every day. I promised that I would start to share actual … [Read more...] about Management Style Quiz- Train the Trainer & Developing Leaders
6 Tips for Boomerang Hiring- How to Add Champions to Your Team
Many companies practice the notion that once an employee announces they are leaving, they are ushered out of the business. This type of management style normally reminds employees why they keep their true life and career plans a secret. In my article, Celebrating Mistakes: Are You Creating Robots or … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Boomerang Hiring- How to Add Champions to Your Team