Sustainable growth requires intentional planning for the future. When your team is too busy with daily tasks to look at the big picture, your business will be slow to evolve and stay current in changing markets. Shift the focus from tasks to future Read More
Graduation is an exciting time of year. As parents, family members and friends, we celebrate achievements with great ceremony and inquire about future plans. It’s a great reminder that we are made to learn and grow. As business owners, employees and managers, we Read More
Do you expect that your new hires will leave within 12 months? Monster.com reports 30% of external new hires turn over within the first two years of employment while the Society of Human Resource Management reports that turnover can be as much as Read More
How to Hire Good Employees Finding good candidates is like looking for a four-leaf clover – you have to hunt for them! Of all the decisions you’ll make as a business owner or manager, none are more important than deciding who you will Read More
As the year draws to an end, it is a time of reflection and planning. No matter our position, each of us influences others either positively or negatively. I encourage you to find and seek ways to be joyful in all you do Read More
Every manager knows it is critical to have regular and ongoing communications with team members. However, I frequently hear team members say, “Just tell me what I’m doing wrong so I can fix it.” For managers, we struggle with the following: Does this Read More