By John Tschohl Team building is a delicate and time-consuming process. Anyone can put together a group of talented people, but it takes a dedicated team leader to bring everyone together effectively. One of the most important considerations you must make is whether or not an applicant fits into your company’s culture. The right person […]
By Dan Coughlin Steve Jobs and maturity. That may seem like an odd pairing, but I think it contains the secret to great business leadership. Over the past several months, I’ve been thinking about what is the single most important word that describes a great business leader. I’ve considered strategy, execution, innovation, influence, decisiveness, empathy, […]
There’s an old joke that goes like this: A recent graduate with a bachelor’s in philosophy goes into McDonald’s and applies for a job. The shift manager takes the application, thanks the applicant and says, “Sorry, we’re only hiring philosophy majors with a master’s degree, or higher right now.” It’s a fairly funny joke – […]
Small business owners are eager and optimistic, so they are naturally inclined to say “yes” to all kinds of opportunities. However, learning to say “no” can ultimately be the difference between success and failure. Consider this Steve Jobs quote: “People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s […]
We all know the scene: Donald Trump waggles his finger and points at one of the pseudo-celebrities on his “Celebrity Apprentice” reality TV show then utters those harsh words, “You’re fired!” It makes for good television, but despite the fact that it’s all done for entertainment and to help some charities, I think the moment […]