I’ve worked with many business owners over the years and virtually all of them list the performance of their management team as one of their top 3 ongoing issues. Your ability to get past this hurdle, to build and develop […]
Team and Accountability
SMART Goals Are Not Enough to Manage Performance
A quick review here before I start this article about SMART goals and better hiring decisions: SMART goals are goals which are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based. Sometimes people use other, similar words for the letters but in general […]
I’m So Angry I Could Fire Everyone! (Part 2)
The first part of this story dealt with a frustrated CEO/owner who ultimately realized that one of the issues he was wrestling with was what he really wanted from his organization. He also had a partner who (he felt) took […]
I’m So Angry I Could Fire Everyone!! (Part 1)
As an executive coach, I work mostly with CEOs, presidents and business owners. I work with my clients one-on-one and I am available to them whenever they need me. As a result, some of the most honest calls I receive […]
Onboarding a New Manager: What the Boss Should Look For During the First 6 Months
It’s well known that the highest performing companies start with having the right team. So selecting the right people to staff the management team is among the most crucial tasks of any CEO. I recently wrote about why I feel it’s […]
Onboarding a New Executive or Manager: How the CEO or Business Owner Can Ensure Success
Hiring a new executive or manager is always a time of high hopes for growth and positive change. In order to ensure successful transitions, many businesses have created highly detailed onboarding checklists to make sure the person is set up […]