Teams or more so, employees used to only work for a paycheck and were not really interested in anything else. Boy have things changed. The modern day, more educated, employee wants to know that what they do or work on contributes to the bigger picture but more so and probably more importantly, helps them get … Read moreHow to motivate others part 2 of 3
Start with the truth! Yip – it’s not easy – but sometimes you have to stand up and explain that shit has hit the proverbial fan and this is how it is and possibly will be for the foreseeable future. People are looking to you to lead them; through the good and bad. We are … Read moreLeading in Crisis
It’s an obvious answer but most of us don’t see it. It’s not yourself (well you should do that too) and it’s not your customers – that is your staff’s job. And there it is! Your staff or team! You see they are the ones that are taking care of your customers and if your … Read moreWho should you take care of first?
I cannot reiterate enough (and for those of you that are new to my blog) the difference between being a leader and being a dictator. It is paramount that you not only learn and understand the difference between these two points but actually be a leader. As we get closer to the end of another … Read moreLead without being a dictator
More than 50% of the top CEO’s in the world have a background in Finance and of those more than 20% are Registered Accountants! There is a reason for this: Investors want to know that the person leading the company knows and understands the value and importance of money! I have spoken to so many … Read moreUnderstand the numbers
I often talk about having the right team, or working with the right people. Now that we are all working remotely or in disconnected teams, it makes it harder to get the team dynamic that some of us need to thrive. There are numerous apps and tools out there that help you stay connected and … Read moreSurround yourself with a good team
They are free. Yip – because its the power of human-kindness or care that makes miracles. Before attacking me, I am not talking about spirituality here. That’s a different blog. I am talking about business. If you are in a situation where you can help someone out that is doing it tough or down on … Read moreHow much does a miracle cost?