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You Can’t Lead Without Boots on the Ground

You Can’t Lead Without Boots on the Ground

You can’t lead from a pickup truck. And you can’t lead from your office.  You have to lead by being integrated with your team and with boots on the ground.  When I was fresh out of high school I was working as an apprentice for an industrial construction...
Sphere of Influence

Sphere of Influence

The “Law of 250” was hailed by the great Joe Girard, and states that the average person has a network of 250 people that would attend their funeral or wedding.  Each person we have a positive impact on can exponentially begin to increase our influence...
No Agenda? No Meeting.

No Agenda? No Meeting.

Meetings are an essential part of business, but they can also be a major time sink. According to a study by Atlassian, the average employee spends 31 hours in unproductive meetings each month. That’s more than three workdays lost to meetings that don’t...
The Importance of Decision Rights

The Importance of Decision Rights

Decision rights are a critical element of any successful organization, and their importance should never be underestimated. Decision rights refer to the authority and accountability for making decisions within an organization.  They are the backbone of effective...
When Should You Hire a COO?

When Should You Hire a COO?

The right time to hire a chief operating officer (COO) is just before trouble appears in your company.  The reality is that most businesses realize they need a COO way too late. Hindsight is ___________? You know the answer.  So how do you know when you need...