From Inspiration to Implementation: How to Re-Enter Reality After a Conference
I recently returned from speaking at Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) NERVE Conference in Nashville, TN. I had the privilege of hanging out with 800 other entrepreneurs for three days straight. I […]
The One Secret to Holding a Transformational Strategic Planning Retreat
Strategic planning retreats often have a bad reputation. An executive team takes the company or a group of key stakeholders off-site for a few days to share the company vision, […]
The One Strategy to Make Every Meeting Successful
Meetings are a regular part of business life. They are also a wonderful opportunity to exchange valuable information & ideas, and move goals forward. When we are not intentional in […]
Hiring College Graduates: Advice for the Employer & the Grad
It’s graduation time and that means lots of new grads will be flooding the market. How can employers and grads team up to create a winning partnership? I recently shared […]
Three Pillars of Leadership Confidence: What They Are & How to Build Them
NOTE: This is an excerpt of a detailed white paper I have created for my clients that outlines specific strategies for developing these confidences. If you would like the full […]
Five Ways to Maximize Engagement and Connections at an Awards Event
One of my clients mentioned this week that she was attending an awards event honoring New Jersey’s 50 top women business owners. It’s a prestigious event, attracting about 300 C-level […]
Four Tools for Balancing “Multiple Hats” with “Dedicated Swim Lanes”
Growing companies constantly grapple with the contradictory philosophies of “Multiple Hats” and “Dedicated Swim Lanes.” After all, how can one be expected to focus on only one responsibility when they […]
Experienced Hire or New Hire… Comparisons to Determine What’s Best for Your Company
In the never-ending battle for great talent, business owners always struggle with the decision to hire someone with experience, or hire someone without experience. There are many factors that business […]
Four Steps to Successful Delegation
I’m blessed to work with many business owners who are rapidly growing. They are certainly enjoying the growth, but alongside the joy is pain. Business growth for most entrepreneurs brings […]
Should You Make The Hire? Should You Keep The Employee? Three Simple Litmus Tests
In my coaching and consulting work with CEOs, the most common challenge is finding the right people. One of my favorite tools to aid in this important decision is part of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), created by Gino Wickman. Information Experts implemented EOS several years ago. I frequently reach back to my EOS toolbox when helping other CEOs move forward.
Whether you are an employee or an employer, chances are you have your share of nightmare stories about the fallout of hires that were not the right fit for a position, or the organizational culture.
