Fear of having a direct conversation is a common thread that shows up in many teams. I have been fortunate over the years to work with teams from across the country. One common thread that shows up for many is the fear of having direct conversations with their co-workers, be it supervisors or subordinates. When you withhold your true feelings and observations of the co-worker's productivity and forego expressing the needs of the business and the responsibilities of the person's position, this sets everyone up for failure vs. freedom. By not creating a relationship of clarity and trust … [Read more...]
Evaluating your Vision as a Business Leader and CEO
Modern history has noted many leaders, from Henry Ford to Nelson Mandela, who were all well-studied and quoted. While they all offer varied strengths to learn from, each were visionaries who stood tall in their moment of time. They each maintained a vision of change and the fortitude to withstand the challenges they faced. They also understood the importance of delegation as many of these visionaries relied on individuals who were experts in their roles. We all have opportunities to become leaders in our respective industries, communities and families. Leadership comes in many forms, and … [Read more...]
Implementing an Organized Business Plan – Inspect What You Expect
I like to think of a business plan as a road paved with good intentions. Without action, it can head south quickly. With an organized approach to implementation, however, your results can soar. Organized Implementation First things first. When you finalized your business plan for this year, did you take the next step of extracting all of your action steps from each of the eight facets (Financials, Products & Services, Marketing, Team Growth & Development, Sales Systems, Customer Retention, Technology & Equipment, and Office)? If you did, then the next step should have been choosing … [Read more...]
