Do you have someone (or several someones) working for your company that you’d do almost anything to keep? Maybe they have a knack for dealing with your customers, or perhaps they have a way of getting your suppliers to go the extra mile. Whatever it is that makes them invaluable to you, the last …
Leading Articles and Interviews (category)
When it comes to running a small business, leadership is of the utmost importance. Employees look to you for guidance and to set the tone for your company. Learn more about what it means to be an effective leader with the articles in this section, which cover topics such as employee management, hiring and firing, and team building.
7 Rules of Reasonable Delegation
“From a young age, I learned to focus on the things I was good at and delegate to others what I was not good at. That’s how Virgin is run. Fantastic people throughout the Virgin Group run our businesses, allowing me to think creatively and strategically.” – Richard …
How to Improve the Human Capital of Your Company by Investing in Employees
Did you know that disengaged employees can cost companies as much as $500 billion every year? Even though better engagement can lead to a more than 20% increase in profitability, only one-quarter of businesses have an engagement strategy in place. Knowing this, it is vital for companies to devote …
How to Be a Leader Worth Working For
Any business owner knows that building a strong team is the key to creating a successful business. It is the staff that helps to drive the vision forward. Without their skills, experience, and participation, driving the brand forward is nearly impossible. Knowing these facts, accomplished leaders …
Baby Steps or Giant Leaps? Using Culture to Hack Performance
In many companies, corporate culture takes a backseat—until something goes wrong. When I sit down with CEOs to help them deconstruct the question “How did we get here?”, one simple regret is uttered every time. With the benefit of hindsight, that wise CEO says, “I wish I had paid attention to our …
5 Myths About Remote Teams: Busted
There is no denying that remote teams are a growing trend throughout the working world. Global Workplace Analytics reports that the practice of working from home for the traditional (i.e., not self-employed) staff member has more than doubled since 2005. This is a result of supply and demand: the …
