If your mama was like mine, she trained you. Sometimes it was intentional training; sometimes it was her consistent example. What Mom didn’t train in me, my first boss did. I can still remember that steely voice “See this and this? This was filed in the wrong place and the client missed out on a…
What’s Your Passion?
Purpose is a compass, and passion is what keeps us going! Passion is the driving force that empowers business owners to overcome obstacles, innovate solutions, and persist in the face of challenges. It fuels the determination to explore every avenue for growth, defy conventional norms to establish and expand your enterprise, and make sacrifices—whether…
Is docking pay for snow-day absences an option?
Some of us LOVE four seasons – you need to if you live in the Mid-West, if you want to “live happy”. (And lately, it feels more like the frozen arctic to some of us!) However, managing staffing during inclement weather, honestly, can be not so fun AND there are some legalities to be aware…
Buying In: For the Long Haul
One of the first lessons I learned as a young boy was to say, “Please and Thank You. Please when I wanted something and Thank You after receiving my request. I knew them as being common courtesies and part of being a well mannered person. However, over time I found they were more than nice…
Recruiting Star Employees: A Few Tips
One of the most important roles and responsibilities a leader has, is to build a strong leadership team. As important as recruiting is to the success of an organization, it is frequently the lowest on their list of skills. Recently I read an article that indicated the success rate for quality hires is about 48%…not…