THE BLOG

How to Avoid Meeting Hell Jun 24, 2019

Why do we have meetings anyway?

Some companies have meetings just to have meetings. And others never meet. What is the right way to go?

Well, if you don’t have any meetings, you aren’t...

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Employee Engagement Made Simple Jun 13, 2019

No one wants to go to work every day, do a boring job, and then go home. And do it again next day. And the next day. And the next.

Just no.

Why does that sound so awful? Because we all have more to...

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The Importance of Leadership Training Jun 06, 2019

Are you uncomfortable supervising employees? Are the things that drive you crazy overwhelming?

According to Forbes, 58% of managers said they didn’t receive any management training. Most...

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Honesty and Leadership May 30, 2019

“Honesty is a leader’s most valued and valuable leadership quality because it is the gateway for trust and inspiration.”  —Michael Bunting

I used to work for a guy who...

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Simplify Your Decision Making Process May 17, 2019

 

Making decisions is the bane of any leader’s existence.  Large or small, making decisions is what takes up a huge amount of a leader’s energy.

Who takes the lead on a new...

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Leadership and the Importance of Appreciation May 15, 2019

 

We all know that when a person feels appreciated they will do more than what is expected of them. They will go out of their way to make a difference and go above and beyond to reach their...

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A Quick Reminder to Live Your Dreams May 08, 2019

 

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for...

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Leadership and Negative Thinkingā€“How to Turn that $h*t Around Apr 30, 2019

 

You’ve heard that saying—it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you respond to it?

This is literally true.

Do you ever find yourself feeling super stressed, and you...

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Consider how you view your role as a leader Apr 18, 2019

 

Does being a leader take confidence? Does it require courage? Or feeling like you absolutely know what you are doing?

Yes, yes, and yes.

Does it require a huge ego?

No.

I recently worked...

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As a Leader, are you ā€˜Better Than Averageā€™? Mar 27, 2019

 

We have all spent time with that colleague who, despite all feedback to the otherwise, believes he is extraordinary. He should be getting the biggest raise—a bonus even!—for the...

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Adding Mission, Vision and Values After the Fact: When is Too Late? Mar 15, 2019

 

In a recent conversation with a client, he somewhat ashamedly admitted his business does not have stated mission, values or vision. He was frustrated by this, but couldn’t really...

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People Problems Got You Down? Feb 14, 2019

 

I recently worked with a client who was incredibly frustrated with his business. He founded the company, and it has grown to nine employees. He loves the solution the company provides to its...

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