One of the best managers I ever worked for taught me that the most important thing I will ever do in my working life is to hire the right person for the right job. Hiring someone at $50,000 who works for you for 15 years can easily be a million dollar decision when considering fringe benefits. Do it right. If …
Things to consider before you say “You’re Fired!”
The decision to tell an employee “You’re fired!” should never be taken lightly or without full consideration of all the facts and potential ramifications. From the standpoint of the employee, losing a job can be a life changing event. The loss of position, income, prestige, identity, self-confidence and self-esteem can be impactful and painful. For some, replacing the job and …
Leadership Barriers that SMB Owners Must Overcome
It can be far more difficult for leaders to establish and maintain separation in smaller companies than in large corporations. It is not uncommon for small and medium sized business owners (SMBs) to be intimately involved in every aspect of their businesses, fully hands on and always there to answer the call, pick up the slack, and do whatever is …