It starts with one …
Many people will say that small and medium-sized businesses and organizations are the economic engine for our country; in many ways, they are also the socio-economic conscience.
Category: Company Culture
The culture of your company is perhaps your most important competitive advantage. For the most successful companies they build their culture as often as they breathe.
For a Good Leader, everything is about people.
Being a good leader doesn’t have anything to do with titles.
Being a good leader is about respect.
Respect is earned.
I HAVE TO WORK 70 HOURS A WEEK!
Retail, manufacturing, non-profit, charity: it doesn’t matter the field of endeavour, we’ve said this or know people who have said it. These people are super-dedicated, high-achievers, passionate about what they do and stubbornly refuse to admit that they are completely wrong. Anyone who consistently works these kinds of hours, either does so because they want to or because they can’t (or won’t) delegate.
Culture Makes a Difference
The culture of your organization, like its training, is one of the few elements that an organization can control completely. Like training, building an inclusive culture not only sets your organization apart; it is the element that makes good, great.
A plan, tools, and a process that works
Finding the right associates, like most things, is easier when your organization has a plan. The following short checklist will dramatically improve your organization’s ability to find and on-board the people you need.
Effective Leadership is Trust
Your organization will be stronger when people are encouraged to contribute what they really think and to help the organization avoid mistakes. By developing and listening to your associates, good people will want to join your team. Your organization will grow past the point that it would have if you were the only one driving ideas.
Performance Conversations
Providing your associates with timely feedback as part of an interactive plan to develop their skills and abilities should be a key component in every type of organization. Training and building a culture of excellence is one of the few things that an organization has complete control over.
things that drive employees crazy …
Today’s post is about some of the things that drive employees crazy. Awareness is the first step: It is important to do more than just recognize the things on this list; you need to take steps to overcome each of these frustrations. Your associates are the key to your success. This is not a comprehensive list; these are some of the more common frustrations that I have seen in a variety of organizations, both “for profit” and “not-for-profit.”
“WHAT IF” file
Having a “What If” file gives your associates the comfort of knowing they have the tools they need to handle their jobs in unusual circumstances.
Sales and ethics – Finding a good sales person
I have had the great fortune to know some truly great sales people. What made them excel was their ability to provide great value for their customers and for their employer. Perhaps their most telling trait was their ability to combine selling skills and a strong sense of personal ethics for their customers. What follows is a short guide to help you know who to trust.