The Only 3 Values a Small Business Needs for Success

There are two types of values in all small businesses. Professed values and perceived values. ...

The Hard Cost of the Poor & Ineffective “Soft Skill” of Communication for Small Business Workplaces

As I mentioned in my last article, there is a hard cost to the “soft” ...

It’s Time for Small Business Leaders to Set a New Standard for Workplace Communication

When it comes to communication in the small business workplace, you need to stop tolerating ...

Don’t Blame Negative, Under-Performing Employees – 3 Reasons They Are Not at Fault

In a recent survey 44% of small business owners reported being unhappy with the performance ...

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Your Performance Review Conversations Are Killing Your Company & Ruining Employees

February is “performance review” month for three of my clients. It’s always a challenging time ...

Sometimes “Winning” Isn’t Enough – That’s Why Your Small Business Needs a “Championship Vision”

Happy New Year! The National Football League season concluded this past Sunday in the United ...

Whose Job Is It? The Never-ending Small Business Workplace Challenge

A few months ago my wife and I gave my office a spring cleaning. It ...

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One Strategy to Overcome Co-Worker Personality Conflicts in a Small Business Workplace

Do you notice that many, if not most, conflicts in the workplace tend to be ...

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Hey Small Business Leaders – “Teamwork” Is An Individual Sport

Yes, you read that right! Think about it. The only thing that makes teamwork work ...

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Great Leaders Hire Great Leaders and Are Not Threatened By Them

Championship leaders want the best people on their teams. Now that may sound obvious, but ...