We lack of organizational structure. Not everyone can be a manager. We might not recognize lead candidates — I’m not sure what a lead is, anyway. I don't know how to delegate without giving up control. I can’t leave unless...
The bigger my business grows, the heavier it is and the more responsibility I carry. It's all on my shoulders. I try to fix everything, and I can’t keep doing that. I don’t see my family enough. I’ve become the...
Am I spread too thin multi-tasking? I'm called on to deal with problems that crop up as we try to deliver what’s been promised. Since I know more about how things work and have a broader view of where we...
to buiI don’t want to save money and then spend the financial nest egg to get through our slow months. Every year it feels like we give back all our profits when it gets quiet. Help! THOUGHTS OF THE DAY:...
Ask Andi: I’m stuck in day-to-day operations. My job as an owner is to focus on building the business. But there are so many things that need to get done. And the people around me can’t do it all. How...
Ask Andi: Employees' workplace attitude is to “wing it”. There's a lack of agreement on how things get done. We lack clarity. Have no clear chain of command. Inadequate communication, responsibility, and structure. What guidance do we need to turn...
Ask Andi: As a new executive assistant, I’m making my way. I feel like I’m on my own island, not doing a lot with others. If people are having meetings, I may not be included. I also don't know...
Ask Andi: Our salespeople are too comfortable. A productive sales force is key to our future success. It’s time to get them in gear. How do we measure sales performance? Thoughts of the Day: There are two types of comfortable...
Ask Andi: Being a better boss isn't easy. The older I get, the more frustrated I become. When things come up, there’s an unwillingness on my part to address the seriousness of the issues at hand. What to do? Thoughts...