Leadership

The Contention Cure

Page Contents 1. Separate the Issue From the Person2. Make Expectations Clear Before Conflict Arises3. Slow the Conversation Down so…

3 months ago

5 Benefits of Our Team Outing

In my last post "Being on a Real Team", we discussed the potential and togetherness a team can have if…

2 years ago

After “The Talk” with an Under-Performing Employee

Welcome back and thank you for taking a few moments to read my final installment of this three-part series on…

2 years ago

“The Talk” – Having Tough Conversations with Under-Performing Employees

At this point (part two of a three-part post) you've determined that the problem is not you. You've spent some…

2 years ago

How to Deal with an Under-Performing Employee

If you're here, then you probably have an under-performing employee and need some guidance on what to do. The answer…

2 years ago

Breaking Bread to Build Relationships

Is building relationships as hard for you as it has been for me? I've always thought it was easier to…

4 years ago

Battle Chaos with Stability

Stability in chaos is difficult. Without it, people ride a rollercoaster of emotions that lead to panic and failure. Learn…

4 years ago

Too busy to hire!

Leaders who are too busy to hire, aren't thinking about things the right way. Here's one of my stories about…

4 years ago

Candidate to Contractor – Avoiding Epic Fails

My first contractor hiring experience was not great. I remember vividly interviewing the candidate over the phone. They seemed like…

6 years ago

Status Quo is too Risky to Change!

Page Contents Avoiding the ChangeIdentifying the ChangePersonal ChangesWork ChangesNavigating the ChangeStep 1. Understand the problem or root causeStep 2. Brainstorm…

6 years ago