Where Too Many Ideas Go To Die
Too many leaders demand breakthroughs from their teams but don't want to embrace new ideas. Do you see the problem in this scenario? The ideas are sent to what I [...]
Apr, 30
2012
Apr, 16
2012
Leadership: Don’t Let Deadlines Kill You
Recently, I was asked what can be done if you have an employee who can't meet deadlines. To further complicate the situation, you don't have the ability to discipline or [...]
Apr, 9
2012
Sales and Customer Service: When Something Feels Wrong
You deserve more credit than you think for knowing when something is wrong and when it just doesn't feel right. It's a gut instinct we all share. You can't turn [...]
Apr, 2
2012
Teamwork: Hitting the Right Note
Can the success or failure of an organization be due to the actions of one person? And can a mediocre performer negate the efforts of your stars? As someone who [...]
Mar, 19
2012
If You’re a Leader, This Should Scare You
If you manage people, then you should be very nervous after reading two recent studies. Canada Life Group Insurance discovered that 85 percent of employees say lifestyle factors or personal [...]
Mar, 12
2012
Leadership: Should the Hammer Blame the Nail
Good leaders understand that you have to make adjustments to get the job done. But too often, leadership becomes a battle of wills, where you push your team to do [...]
Mar, 5
2012
How Full Is Your Tip Jar
Imagine that you and your company's future depends on a tip jar. We're used to seeing tip jars in service related businesses, like coffee shops. The jars give us a [...]
Feb, 27
2012
Why Angelina Jolie Has a Leg Up On Your Business
When people look back at the 2012 Academy Awards, they may have a hard time remembering the winners but will likely remember Angelina Jolie's dramatic onstage appearance. Jolie, who was [...]
Feb, 20
2012
Does A 96 Day Wait Seem Like A Long Time
Hope you enjoyed the Presidents Day holiday weekend. The next federal holiday that gives most of us another three day weekend won't be until Memorial Day. That's 96 days away. [...]
Feb, 13
2012
Recipe For A Comeback
If your business is in a rut, the idea of a comeback is very appealing. In our culture, we love the story of someone picking themselves up and then reaching [...]