We’re not focusing down the road or planning in longer time frames. We seem to completely concentrated on what’s right in front of us. We’re way too reactive, and our ideas about what to do next seem to change from...
I have a business partner who is in denial about our cash situation, which right now is tight and likely to get worse before it gets better. Unfortunately, my partner’s not willing to make adjustments, even though I’ve tried to...
We have a couple of disgruntled employees, who don’t like change. They’re good workers who generally support the company, and I value their overall contribution. But lately, we’ve had to make some significant changes in how we do things to...
Empower team leads & managers As a leader, I know I’ve made a big mistake, more than once. By taking things away when people couldn’t get everything done. I’ve taught them to throw their hands up and throw in the...
We have been struggling with personal issues on business time. For me, it’s a family illness. For a key employee, it’s a relationship that’s not going so well. Another employee is facing financial difficulties. And a third has her head...
A colleague asked if I was interested in buying the business. My curiosity is piqued, but I’m not sure. She wants to keep working to help ensure a successful transition and to have income for the next few years. While...
Help us reduce less stress, better quality of life. So much drama tells us we really know how to deal with or handle stress effectively. We have big plans for this year, which means we can count on experiencing stressful...
We’re a two-generation company, and I find that transferring ownership across generations is very confusing. It feels like as long as the seniors are alive, we in the next generation will never own the company, even though we’re now doing...
Build confidence and succeed. A wise person once told me that the fear of rejection is something that some people internalize. When you can let go of that fear it’s empowering; if you don’t get there it holds you back....