I started playing the guitar when I was about 12. It was easy to fall in love with it and played nearly every day. In those days, Ted Nugent, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and the Beatles were among the day's rock musicians. One of my favorites was the Beatles. Even then, I loved playing the songs and … [Read more...] about Leadership is Like Playing the Guitar
Team Building
Hire People Who Have Integrity
Every business owner who has hired a lot of people can tell story after story. We all have them. We've all heard the statement, hire for attitude, and train on skills. A few things are clear: when you hire someone with a good attitude, it usually offers you a better employee. I'll take someone with … [Read more...] about Hire People Who Have Integrity
How to Handle An Argumentative Person on Your Team
Building a team with diverse personalities requires a leader who can handle them. There will be days when you'd like to fire all of them and then others when you couldn't be prouder. Let me share some tips and strategies to handle an argumentative person on your team so you create more days when you … [Read more...] about How to Handle An Argumentative Person on Your Team
Leadership Rule- Know Your People
Everyone knows that it takes work to maintain a healthy relationship. Not every conversation or interaction leaves each person feeling like they are special. Sometimes, stuff happens, and things go haywire. Leaders who know their people outperform those that don't. Whether we're talking about a … [Read more...] about Leadership Rule- Know Your People