• Posted February 25, 2019

3 Reasons References Are More Important to the Hiring Process Than You Think

  Whether you’ve been in the business for a while, or you’re just starting, hiring is an unavoidable part of running a business. When you’re hiring someone for your company, references are a vital component of the process. You want to make sure the person is capable of doing the job and fitting in with […]
  • Posted February 8, 2019

Is Paid Time-Off The New Norm?

  PTO is an often over-looked benefit in small business, but to be competitive in the today’s workforce market it is a necessity. PTO refers to any paid time off, such as vacation days, sicks days, or personal days. Although it can be difficult for a business owner to think about paying an employee when […]
  • Posted January 2, 2019

Are You Managing Scared?

  I recently had a conversation with a manager that expressed a challenge he is having with a current employee.  He explained that due to the tight job market, good employees are hard to find, so he doesn’t believe he is effectively able to manage his staff.  The manager is so worried about losing someone and not […]
  • Posted December 22, 2018

Culture Analysis

  I know “company culture” has become a bit of a buzz phrase these days, but in a competitive market your culture can make or break you. Too often I see business leaders with the mindset that they are doing someone a favor by letting them work; but in reality our business does not succeed without the […]
  • Posted December 17, 2018

Really, Just 6 Seconds?

  As you know, there are a lot of reasons a hiring manager will skip over a resume.  I recently read an article from ladders.com stating that on average a resume is only looked at for 6 seconds!  Even more alarming is that this is DOWN from 15 seconds a few years ago. A resume may be skipped over […]
  • Posted November 5, 2018

Who Are You Looking At?

  As a business leader when you think of accountability, who is the first person you think of holding accountable – yourself or your team?  Leaders often fall into a pattern of looking at their team when there are problems. Sounds logical, right? If people in your organization are showing up late, leaving early, taking […]
  • Posted October 26, 2018

Would You Let Employees Fail?

  Something I often talk about in Management Development training is autonomy for your employees. What is autonomy, and what does it mean to you as a business leader? According to the Google definition it is, “the right or condition of self government.” Digging deeper it also defines autonomy as, “freedom from external control or influence; independence.” […]
  • Posted October 19, 2018

Should You Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated?

  What does the statement above mean to you? What does it mean to be intentional? How do you impact the lives of other people around you in business? Do you impact others by simply treating them fairly, or in a way that you want to be treated? Is that intentional? I am not implying you are […]
  • Posted October 5, 2018

Do You Really Need To Hold Yourself Accountable?

Some might read the statement above and say to themselves, “No, absolutely not! I got this, and I don’t need anyone else telling me what to do!” After all, the reason you have strived for leadership is to lead, not answer to someone else right? Whether through management, or firing your bosses all together and […]
  • Posted September 21, 2018

Is A Mastermind Group Right For You And Your Business?

Mastermind Groups have become extremely popular lately, and there are tons of articles you can find through a Google search that will point you in the direction of why it may be right for you. The one thing that is not being discussed is if you really need a Mastermind Group, and how you could […]