I say you start with what you know. Don’t make this more complicated than it needs to be. I always start with three things when I help teams start to develop their strategy. First, what are my core values? Core Values are the behavior rules for your business. If you don’t have them my guess […]

Accountability is not just a goal, but a mindset that every company strives to achieve. Leaders at all levels tend to struggle with gaps in accountability. But it is possible to seal those gaps, if you can identify the cause. One of the most common causes is process exceptions: an understanding between managers and employees […]

You recently discovered the effective team management strategies needed to recruit and manage a strong team. Sales expert, Jack Daly, once said, “Whether a CEO, sales manager, or professional if you don’t have an assistant, you are an assistant.” This quote highlights the importance of assistant in the life of any executive leader. Here is […]

From a break-even analysis to balanced scorecards, many tools exist to measure company growth and success. Key performance indicators are measurable values that effectively track and demonstrate achievement of company goals and objectives. Organizations use KPIs at multiple levels to help leaders and their teams measure the effectiveness of various functions and processes. KPIs are […]

  True or false: A great leader should have all the answers. Many people believe the myth of the Super-CEO, one who can make tough decisions in a single bound and whip a company into shape all on their own. The truth is a good leader does not have all the answers. In fact, the […]

How well do you know your organization’s core values and purpose? Unfortunately, many people cannot recite the core ideologies, or values, of the organization they work for. This can lead to misalignment in the company, and in some cases, missed goals and a lack of dedication from employees. How can you optimize your company’s processes […]