No one can predict the future. But as the CEO of a growing company, it’s your job to try. A company that operates only on the day-to-day, reactive level will not make it in the long run. Not only is it hectic and draining, it is too chaotic to maintain over time. If all you’re … Continue Reading
Change is an essential part of the growth of a company and it’s your job as the CEO to make sure that you develop a culture that is open to it. You have to be intentional about that change though, take the time to explain the changes you’re making, and explain the why behind your … Continue Reading
Losing employees is inevitable. Some leave you. Some you ask to leave. No matter why someone leaves, it costs you. Time, money, morale, opportunities, customers, knowledge, etc. Even when someone is not performing their job well, or their attitude is poor, and they need to go, it still costs you. To cut down on turnover, … Continue Reading
Unlike Staff Turnover, Systems Turnover is something that needs to be embraced. Leaders need to understand that systems and processes cannot remain stagnant as their company grows. What worked for a company of 10 people will not still work for a company of 50. And what worked for a company of 50 will not work … Continue Reading
It’s often hard for leaders to determine the root cause of an issue. Problem diagnosis, at least accurate problem diagnosis, takes reflection and self-awareness, something a lot of small businesses don’t feel like they have the time to do. Companies caught up in the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day of operations tend to solve … Continue Reading
It can be lonely at the top. Most CEOs talk to themselves more than anyone else. Thinking through new ideas, planning growth and envisioning the future. You as the CEO may have a perfect vision of where you’re taking the company. So what’s the problem? You haven’t told anyone else. You would probably be shocked … Continue Reading
As a company grows there are more employees, more projects, more clients and more complexity to deal with. It is vital that effective project management processes are in place to ensure that order reigns in all that chaos. Are you able to effectively repeat the sales process? Or the client on boarding process? Do you … Continue Reading
Does it ever feel like you’re just drowning in work? Are you and your employees struggling just to keep up with the influx of projects? Then you might be in a flood zone. Flood zones are a natural part of a company’s growth. They occur when there is a large enough influx of work that … Continue Reading
Time and time again, I hear from all levels at a company that accountability is an issue. I immediately look to see if supervisors are suffering from “Manager Guilt”. This guilt stems from an inability to give their direct reports effective feedback and an inability to coach and grow their team. To discover if Manager … Continue Reading
Once you’ve identified the real issue of a problem (by using the People, Process, or Profit framework), what do you do next? First and foremost, don’t just solve it yourself. As a manager you are probably very good at solving problems and putting out fires. You’re ready and willing to jump right in, get the … Continue Reading
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