This is the fifth blog in a series of five. (Read the first, second, third, and fourth one.) In January of 2020 (my last in-person conference) I heard a keynote by Jamie Taets of Keystone Group International about going “beyond the paycheck”. The talk focused on helping us, as leaders in our organizations, understand that paying … Continue Reading
This is the fourth blog in a series of five. (Read the first, second, and third one.) In January of 2020 (my last in-person conference) I heard a keynote by Jamie Taets of Keystone Group International about going “beyond the paycheck”. The talk focused on helping us, as leaders in our organizations, understand that paying … Continue Reading
This is the second blog in a series of five. (Read the first one.) In January of 2020 (my last in-person conference) I heard a keynote by Jamie Taets of Keystone Group International about going “beyond the paycheck”. The talk focused on helping us, as leaders in our organizations, understand that paying people well is … Continue Reading
In January of 2020 (my last in-person conference) I heard a keynote by Jamie Taets of Keystone Group International about going “beyond the paycheck”. The talk was focused on helping us, as leaders in our organizations, understand that paying people well is not enough. We need to do more to retain our top talent. What … Continue Reading
First of all, and this is a major point, I am in no way implying that your employees are dogs. Nor am I implying that you should treat them like dogs (though some owners do treat their dogs better than they treat humans). The purpose of this post is simply to show the similarities between … Continue Reading
The following thoughts are not about politics. They’re not about whether you are a conservative or a liberal or in the middle. I write to draw attention to the importance of creating alignment in your business with core values. Two great examples of this come from current President Biden and former President Trump. President Biden … Continue Reading
The fear associated with having to let someone go is natural. It’s the worst part of being a manager. But, at times, it is necessary. When it becomes clear that someone is not the right fit for their role and isn’t capable of becoming the right fit, you have no choice. You have to do … Continue Reading
It’s January again, which means it’s the time of year where everyone is making resolutions and setting intentions for the New Year. One of the most common resolutions is to lose weight. People always want to eat better and to exercise more. What if your company needs a wellness overhaul too? In order for your … Continue Reading
As a company grows in number of employees, there are different things the employees and the company need from you as the CEO. If you ignore these changing needs and just try to run the company the way you always have, you’ll set your company up for failure. One of the most obvious shifts in … Continue Reading
Most entrepreneurs run their companies based on gut instinct. They are building their road map as they go along. Never knowing exactly what is around the corner, they address challenges as they arise and grow in a reactive instead of a proactive way. They simply don’t know what they don’t know. But that doesn’t have … Continue Reading
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