Lessons in Leadership

There are many challenges for small businesses, and one that is often overlooked is internal communication between employees and managers. However, positive internal communication can create a stronger sales force and happier employees. Check out six ways small...

Did you know that there are a lot of companies out there that don’t have performance reviews? I have discovered this when talking to both clients and prospects in both small and mid-sized companies. So what are their excuses?Lack of timeInadequate trainingPoor...

Mentoring is a terrific method to utilize when developing a new employee, or teaching new skills to an already valuable employee. Mentoring can be a very informal relationship, yet many companies adopt a more formal approach to mentoring and create a structured...

As I mentioned in an earlier article, those from Generation X were raised in an environment that made them regard work in a way that is different from the generations that came before and after them. It is necessary to be aware of that, and consider the way you...

The weakest link on your team effects the performance of the entire team.  More often than not, my leadership coaching involves developing leaders to effectively address performance issues. And, the performance issue, weakest link, often has not been addressed in a...

In today’s workforce, you may have some Traditionalists within your multi-generational workforce. While the Traditionalist generation has passed retirement age, many still remain working; some do so for financial reasons, and others because they love to work. But in a...