Ah, business ownership. Yep, it’s hard not to gaze upon what you’ve built and proclaim, “home sweet home.” Little do you suspect that the very foundation of your home, the organization chart, is about as flimsy as the paper money that’s about to go flying out of your wallet. Organization charts that are contaminated with … Continue reading “Fixing Common Organization Chart Mistakes”
Tag: Motivation
Are your Company Values Motivational?
Most entrepreneurs will tell you that motivating your employees is key to success. Yet all too often their motivational tool is reward or punishment, like: “bring in a boatload of money and I’ll foot the bill on a steak dinner.” Unless your employees are named Seabiscuit, carrots and sticks don’t really make for a highly motivated … Continue reading “Are your Company Values Motivational?”
3 Steps to Help Remote Employees Really Work
Entrepreneurs everywhere are giving a whole new meaning to the phrase, “I need a little distance,” by putting employees to work remotely. And whether they’re seeking space or savings, it’s vital to make employees working from home work for the business. Keep your employees engaged from afar with these three tips for building – or … Continue reading “3 Steps to Help Remote Employees Really Work”
Seeing the Potential in Others: What a Car Wreck Taught Me
Do you have little artifacts around your office? You know, those seemingly small–yet super significant–objects reminding you of life lessons and experiences? So do I. Take 68 seconds to find out about one of my favorite reminders, and how you can borrow its story to reinforce an invaluable resource of your small business. Hint: it’s … Continue reading “Seeing the Potential in Others: What a Car Wreck Taught Me”
How to Revive and Achieve Goals
Setting goals is an invaluable way for small business owners to set sail on a New Year. But oftentimes, just a few weeks in, the pressures of day-to-day chaos take over and threaten your ambition’s ability to stay afloat. Let me throw you a 90-second lifeline to get refocused and refreshed on the surest ways … Continue reading “How to Revive and Achieve Goals”