Today’s leaders know their employees want more than to plod along in a 9 to 5 job. Some employees want to see tangible results from their efforts and expect recognition of work well done. Others want more responsibility and advancement opportunities. Knowing what your employees expect from you is important for the success of your business. You can’t walk into…
When I was visiting with my sister last weekend, we were discussing how much she enjoyed working at home. I mean, absolutely loves it! Her employer was hiring and needed space in the office for the employees. My sister, a tenured employee of 30 years, jumped at the chance to work remotely. Many businesses, hoping to reduce their property footprint,…
You look across a table strewn with magazines, papers, bills, and receipts. After quickly shifting paper from the left side to the right side, you give up and rewrite the customer’s invoice, hoping you are leaving nothing out. As you open the door you recognize a potential client who was meeting you today for an estimate for work you will…
You have a terrific product or service. You spend countless hours perfecting it and marketing it. Today you had your first sale and as you hang up the phone, you do a little jig around the room. Then you call your family and friends. The next step is to provide the product or service. But before you do, the office…
What Exactly Is Effective Leadership? Effective leaders realize there are a number of individuals that have specific skills and knowledge that will make their organization a success. The workplace is full of intelligent, knowledgeable, and independent employees. These employees do not want to wait for instructions, be led by the nose, or be controlled by a dominant, micro-managing, assertive leader.…