I can do everything!
Yes you can – which can confuse everyone.
Yes you can – which can leave you exhausted.
Yes you can – and not very well.
You own your own business and you’re just starting out. It’s a scary time and you want as much business as you can possibly have. You… Continue reading
Words
What’s in a word? Everything! What are you saying to yourself and others? The words that you use can give you power or take it away. Here are some of my favorites for you to consider.
Hope – Hope is one of the most un-empowering words around. It allows you to believe you’re taking action, when, in reality, you’re taking no action at all. A close cousin to this word is try. Do you use hope and try to keep you from taking action?
How many times have you heard from people – I’ll try to stop by,… Continue reading
Rip the band-aid off fast!
I heard a tip from someone the other day. Hire slow (see Help wanted post) and fire fast! My experience has been that many managers hire fast and are pretty slow to fire.
So now let’s talk about the “fire fast” part. First the disclaimer – I encourage you to follow your company’s procedures when you need to let someone go. Follow the guidelines, procedures and the law as it applies to your situation.
What I’m talking about is very human. People like to avoid conflict whenever they can. I’ve heard leaders say they “don’t… Continue reading
Help wanted!
I heard a tip from someone the other day. Hire slow and fire fast! My experience has been that many managers hire fast and are pretty slow to fire.
When you’re short staffed there’s a lot of pressure to get another body in to help. What can happen, you hire someone who is not a fit, either they don’t have the skills or experience to do the job, or they don’t work well with other staff members. Either way, that new hire ends up costing you time, money and patience!
Here’s some tips about hiring the right person.… Continue reading
SHOUT IT OUT!
I work with a lot of people who are ready to move ahead with their careers. They want the promotion and the next position that’s come open. They come to me wondering why they’ve gotten passed by, disappointed, frustrated or downright angry they aren’t sitting in a new seat.
Here’s what I’ve learned from my clients. You may not need any of these tips at all.
Tip 1: Tell your supervisor. Think about what position you’d like to have. Write down your career goals. Sit with your supervisor and be specific about what you want. Even if it’s their… Continue reading
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