When dealing with major projects, services, contracts…save time from going back and forth and eliminate any confusion by getting straight to the point, in person. Limit unnecessary emails and calls and get to the root cause of the issue and work on solutions together.
Refuse to settle for average
Refuse to settle for average, for being average, for anything that places you right in the middle of the road. You are better than that, you are capable of achieving more and all of that while helping others along the way. This journey begins with confidence and believing in yourself, all else is to follow. Good luck and go for …
Hire the person, not their employer
Way too frequently I have seen people get mesmerized by a brand or a logo from where a particular candidate is coming from and frequently those hires don’t work out long-term. Yes, for high-level positions you may need some “sizzle” and somebody to come from a large organization, but please when you’re hiring and building your teams focus on the …
We are all people first
We are all people first. Then, our gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, political or sports affiliations come into play. People first, please remember that in all you do each day in your daily lives and be of service and value to others, don’t go out of your way to bring them down. Help others and by doing so you will …
Can you TRUST them? Let’s find out
One of many ways to test out who is trustworthy and who can keep confidential information to themselves.
How to retain best talent?
Talent matters, a lot. When it comes to attracting and retaining top level performers (those who play nice with others), I believe that we could all do more. This pertains to people who are great team players, leaders, collaborators, communicators and have enviable functional skills. While money helps, it is not the primary motivator for all people which is why …
Build a great team
Build a great team. Surround yourself with the best people you can find, attract and retain. If you are good (ideally great) at what you do, you want people who are amazing at what they do, preferably, in areas that are not your strengths. Furthermore, don’t simply post a job description on your website and wait for applicants. Instead, leverage …
Do you work in an honest office?
Honesty is non-negotiable on top performing teams. There can be no secrets or back room deals between the members of the inner circle such as your top management team (aka. executive leadership team or C-suite).
Performance speaks for itself
Performance speaks for itself, every single time. Performance will say a lot more about you and your accomplishments over time than any marketing campaign ever could. Having said that, I see value in promotion, marketing and building awareness of your products and services and your own personal capabilities, but please don’t over do it and don’t make promises you can’t …
Delegation is a matter of trust
Delegation is a matter of trust which is why it is essential to hire those you can trust. While true trust is developed over time, leaders should begin trusting people by empowering them to contribute to the overall success of their business. While some folks might not be as good as you (in your mind at least) if you have …