It could happen to you. A crucial member of your staff leaves. You have a decision to make. Do you replace or not? A company owner I recently talked to was faced with that complicated decision. Replacing the employee would have been the logical choice; it would have filled out the team and made customers feel better. It would have
The Devil is in the Details and the Fine Print
The saying “the devil is in the details or the fine print” cautions us to be wary. When you open a bank account, log into a website, sign up for a “free” app or a new cell phone, you agree to terms spelled out in the fine print that carry significant implications. While you should read the fine print before
You Should Pick Up Pennies Too
Linda here. Walking across a parking lot last week I spied a penny on the ground. I picked it up. Picking up coins off the ground has been a long-standing pastime for me. Money is money, whether it’s a penny, a quarter or a dollar.
How do you make your “Vampire Decisions?”
Linda here. Life is filled with decisions. Some small: what am I going to have for breakfast? Some more serious: what kind of car should I buy? Some decisions are profound and life changing: getting married, having children, entering the military or changing careers. The decisions that change your life forever, are called vampire decisions.
Are you an “efficient multitasker?”
Linda here. I’m the kind of woman who likes to get things done. I can wash clothes, fix dinner and keep track of characters in my favorite Netflix series at the same time. I can even browse Facebook and text my daughter on top of all that. Efficient, right?
How do you attract “Cream-of-the Crop” employees?
Linda here. A topic that crops up frequently in our CEO Roundtables is how to attract great employees. The labor pool has plenty of average candidates, but businesses who want the best may have to brush up on the latest hiring strategies.
Your Competition Isn’t Who You Think It Is
Linda here. When anyone starts a business, one of the first things their banker wants to see is their business plan. Every good business plan has a section called Competition.
Are You Lucky or Are You Good?
Dean Johnson, owner of Arcon Construction Company was my first boss when I moved to Mora. The year I joined Arcon, he treated all the employees and spouses to a week on South Padre Island, to celebrate their best year ever. I listened as Dean described growing his highway-heavy construction business from nothing to sales of over $30 million
Do You Have The Guts To Be Candid?
Linda here. I am often struck by comments people make when they miss an opportunity to speak up. “That man pushed right in front of me without even an ‘Excuse me’. I wish I’d have told him how long I’ve been waiting.” “She knows I don’t like to reprimand people, so she pushes the rules a hair past the limit
Santa’s Secrets To Success
Linda here. I received a wonderful book this year called “The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus” by Eric Harvey. I’ve always loved Santa; even as a kid I wondered how he could accomplish so much with just a few elves and Mrs. Claus. The book explains all.