There’s management, and then there is micro management. Which method do you use? More important, which method would those you lead and manage say you use?
Many people who think they are being effective managers are shocked to learn their actions are stifling growth and creativity.
This brief video draws five comparisons between the less effective micro managers and true managers. Please watch, then share your own comparisons.
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Have you ever seen a business caught in the crossfire between management and employees? It’s not pretty. It’s distracting, and most of all, it’s damaging to customers.
Employees are more powerful than you may think. First, there’s more of them than the boss. Second, their interaction dictates a company’s culture.
When one relationship goes sour, it’s easy for more to follow. You’ve seen it before. In a heartbeat, a business goes from running like a Swiss watch to running like a failed banana republic.
The trick is to focus on culture management instead of employee management. These simple action steps will show you how.
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The customer is king, of course. But your staff is much like your army, and you need their loyalty to succeed.
Have you been using employee motivation methods to your best advantage? If not…well, here’s your chance!
In this short video I’ll discuss some ways you can enhance the performance of your workers by increasing their loyalty to both you and your business.
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish I had another me?” Do you feel like you’re wearing so many hats, and juggling so many balls in the air, that the best solution would be to clone yourself?
But let’s be honest: would you really want to hire an employee with exactly your skills and traits?
In this brief video, I’ll explain why not only is cloning yourself something to avoid, but also give you a five-step action plan to find a better solution for getting more done in your business.
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In the small business environment, your time as a business owner needs to be carefully guarded. Your time literally is money! By empowering employees, you free yourself to focus on more important matters.
But all too often, business owners answer simple, unnecessary questions from employees. Not only does this waste your time, but it stifles their growth.
This short video demonstrates how you can empower your employees in four simple steps. Using this method will encourage your employees to think on their own, to solve problems, and to take action.
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