It’s hard to teach others how to do an exact act that you want preformed. I struggle with handing things over to others because I know how its done, how I want it done, and it often seems that…
I try to take on everything, fix everything, and I can’t keep doing that. I don’t see my family enough. I’ve become the roadblock to so many things at work. But if I don’t check in or step in…
We recently had one of our managers out for training. When he was away and no one was around to watch how things were going, a couple guys thought they could slack off. How do we get folks to understand that it’s about getting the work done, that’s their job?
Thoughts of the Day: Using time wisely is something that some people have learned how to do while others have not. Set goals to focus intention on the right objectives. Speak honestly about what’s expected, and whether those expectations are met, or not. Make sure the work has a purpose. Team up the less productive people with the most productive staff, so they can benchmark their performance and pace.
Recruiting results are not good enough. We’re growing, and because we can’t get enough of the right people fast enough, we struggled during our busy season. Nothing that our clients saw, but we lived with the stress. And…
"The good news is, our company is growing. This is what we always wanted. But it’s scary for us, as owners, too. We worry a lot about losing control. How do we keep in touch and know things…
I have people who consistently leave early. that creates a problem for other people here. Up to now I've turned a blind eye to the issue, knowing that being flexible can help people better deal with the rest…
Do you think women business owners have a harder time getting ahead with their small business as compared to their male counterparts? Do you think they get taken seriously by the people around them who can help or hinder…
If someone on the management team were to get sick, we'd need a replacement plan. What would that look like? Thoughts of the Day: Having people ready to step into another job reduces personnel crises. Cross training makes…
We are a group of headstrong people. Don’t get me wrong, we’re a great team, with great ideas. The question is just how to mesh with each other. Thoughts of the Day: Strong leadership is crucial for any successful team.…
Don’t think this employee is a long term player. Thinking more along the lines of how much can I get out of the situation short term. How do I find out if I’m on target? Thoughts of the Day: Clear…