What Is A Good Hire Worth?
I am continually amazed and confused when I come across business owners who willingly pay $80,000 or even more on a headhunter to place someone, but offer their employees $1,000, or a fraction of that, to perform the same service. What I recommend to my clients is to...
Are You Prepared To Enter The Danger Zone?
Imagine if you had a culture that didn’t write negative or critical things in letters, email, or text message. When they had a problem they actually came to you and spoke face to face or if that wasn’t possible they called you. It is possible to have this type of...
Three Ways To Ensure Your Feedback Means Something
This past weekend, we held our annual business owner’s retreat in Victoria, BC. Great people, weather, venue, and a fantastic time had by all. We brought in a truly unique individual, Michael Allosso from out east who, by the end of Saturday, left everyone in awe, and...
Right Person Long Seat
When I get in front of a hundred business owners and ask them to stand if they have a dedicated long time employee who needs to retire but won’t, I have a room full of people standing up. Henry was with the company since it started 37 years ago. As a dedicated account...
The Enemy of Great is Good
This weekend as I headed out to golf, I asked myself “why?” I’ve been playing this game for just over 10 years, and very rarely do I shoot under 90. In most cases, it’s 94 to 99. But, it’s great exercise and a type of meditation. I understand why so many business...
Leader or manager:
Where do you fit?
Which role are you better suited for: the exceptional manager or the great leader?