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 I give a list of things for people to do. They don’t take the initiative […]
It’s All On My Shoulders: How to Let Go and Lead with Confidence
“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 roadblock to so many things at work. But if I don’t check-in or step up […]
Am I spread too thin?
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 are going, it’s a natural request. Besides, I like being in control of deciding how […]
Keeping the Financial Nest Egg Intact
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: Saving a financial nest egg is essential. So is fiscal discipline. Know what you can […]
Stuck in Day-to-Day Operations
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 can I help lower their day-to-day workload? Thoughts of the Day: Stuck in the day-to-day […]
Workplace Attitude Wing It At Work
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 this around? Thoughts of the Day: Workplace attitude and structure in operations are principles of […]
Getting on Board as Executive Assistant
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 a lot about the company, who does what – think I should know more. Thoughts […]
Are My Salespeople Too Comfortable?
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 salespeople. One builds relationships. Makes customers feel comfortable. The other breeds complacency. With the latter, […]
Being A Better Boss
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 of the Day: Being a better boss means inspiring others to give their best performance. […]
Learn to Delegate in Order to Grow
Ask Andi: How do we delegate? I’m doing the work of four people. And I run this company. I want to step back so others may step up. Successfully. What do you have to say about it? Thoughts of the Day: Learn to delegate – you’ll get more done. Delegation is such an important skill […]