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Ep. 47 – Incentives to Keep Employees Engaged (Part 2)
Keeping employees engaged at their jobs could be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few practical things a manager can think through.
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Ep. 46 – Incentives to Keep Employees Engaged (Part 1)
Keeping employees engaged at their jobs could be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few practical things a manager can think through.
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Ep. 45 – Keep It Simple
Like thorns and thistles, things in your business get complicated all on their own. One needs to work to keep things simple.
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Ep. 44 – Lean Into Your Presups
Some business owners may attempt an illusion of neutrality, but at the end of the day, values and principles in business are an escapable concept. It’s not whether, but which. Should you shy away or should you lean in?
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Ep. 43 – Communication is A.R.T.
The Commnunication System within your business is crucial to make sure your people are hearing you and you are hearing them. Think about your channels and cadence. It’s an A.R.T.
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Ep. 42 – On Being A Realistic Optimist
What kind of mindset is most helpful as a business owner? Pessimistic, Optimistic, or Realistic?
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Ep. 41 – Against Work-Life Balance
How does a business owner relate his work to the rest of his life? The gurus will tell you that a work-life balance is the name of the game. But is that the right game to play? As a business owner, an imbalanced life is the way to go.
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Ep. 40 – Business Partnerships & Mutual Success
Should you pursue partnerships or go at it alone? Sure, there may be pros and cons to both. But, before deciding your route, it may be helpful to think about the definition of a partnership, and what it would take to make it work.
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Ep. 39 – Change & Constancy
Business, as is all of life, is seasonal. Different seasons demand different approaches. Refusing to change may lead to ruin, but being frantic could be just as bad.
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Ep. 38 – Align Authority & Accountability
Delegating results means we have to hold people accountable for them. But what about delegating the authority to produce those results?