I am so wrapped up in the day-to-day activities of my business that I don’t get around to working on the big picture. We're not seeing the forest through the trees. How much of a problem is this, really? After...
How to manage cash flow when cash is short. Cash is tight. Makes it hard to plan the next three to four months. We’ve been making money, so I don’t understand. And I’m worried about what comes next, in case...
Accountability leadership starts at the top. My partner does not respond in a timely manner. Not only does it slow me down, it hurts the productivity of the rest of the organization. He’s a good guy and I know he...
Build a strong team. It’s sad that when a guy does it right that we get excited, our expectations are so low. We expect things to go wrong and somehow they do. It’s such a struggle. What can we do...
I have been told that culture shapes employee motivation. Motivation solutions increase performance. I’m not great at that – seems gratuitous. I’m busy and get my tasks done, no one pats me on the back. Why should I do more...
My two top guys are worried about managing the workload. It regularly goes from too much to not enough. I think part of the problem is one unreliable guy, but they tell me they can’t survive without him. I have...
Worried that employees aren't listening to me. If they’re not going to listen to their boss, who are they going to listen to? How can I keep from getting pushed out of the way? Thoughts of the Day: If...
Open book is getting more clear all the time. The company depends on me too much. We’re not going to drive forward at the pace I want if we don’t have a team that understands the importance of hitting goals....
What drives productivity profit? If we hire another salesperson, operations would need to deliver. People are already working hard within available hours. They are worried about getting things done. Or fail to deliver. What happens when sales pick up? Thoughts...