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Realistic Business Goals During Uncertain Times

Originally Published: November 15, 2021 for Chauffeur Driven Magazine Question: I’m not sure how to plan realistic business goals for the future. I’m almost at “what’s the point?”. The past year and a half have been so unpredictable. Expectations...

Human Resources

How to Calculate Bonuses for Employees

Our team has been working hard this past year. We're having conversations about what to give for bonuses or if we should give raises – or both. We know that not offering bonuses could be bad for morale. Still, we're...

Delegate to Your Team and Give Up Control

Leadership

Gain by giving. Delegate without giving up control.

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...

Human Resources

Hiring talent – rethinking how we hire

My state is under 3% unemployment. It seems like few in that remaining 3% are trying to work. Hiring talent has been an obstacle. Without additional qualified employees who are committed to working hard and getting ahead, as a business...

Strategy Leaders 2018 SME Business Consultancy Award

Press

Best SME Business Consultancy 2018

Award for Excellence in Strategic Business Benchmarking Strategy Leaders has been awarded Connecticut's 2018 Spectrum Award for Excellence in Customer Service for the 3rd year in a row from City Beat News! Special thanks to our customer service team, and...

Robyn Goldenberg Fairfield County 40 under 40

Press

Robyn – Fairfield County 40 under 40

2019 Fairfield County Business Journal 40 Under 40 winners include Robyn Goldenberg, 31, director of marketing and business development at Strategy Leaders in Norwalk. 40 Under Forty ceremony celebrates Fairfield County’s brightest young talent. Norwalk’s LaKota Oaks hosted an array...

Human Resources

Instill Passion in Your Workers

We have concerns regarding our sales and service people. We need to see more intensity and instill passion. How do we help these people get there? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: What is it that you’re trying to accomplish? Define your...

Sales

What Makes a Good Salesperson?

We have an employee who we think, perhaps, is the wrong fit in sales. Or is it too early to tell? Should salespeople have more experience? (Fortunately, he’s doing well in account management.) What makes a good salesperson? THOUGHTS OF...

Human Resources

Bench Strength Building

Building bench strength and depth in people who will handle critical responsibilities. If one or two of our key players were out for an extended time, we’d be in big trouble. But I’m not sure who to move up, or...

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