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Prioritizing Opportunities Using Four Levels of Focus July 9, 2019 As leaders formulate and fine tune their strategies, it is important for them to sort through and prioritize the often bewildering array of opportunities that compete for their attention. One of the…
COMPANY CULTURE: 5 Double-Edged Sword Philosophies May 31, 2019 Most of us spend the majority of our time at the office or actively working for a company/organization. Whether we are conscious to it or not, the culture of an organization can…
5 REASONS TO HIRE FOR SKILL OVER EXPERIENCE May 24, 2019 Is your team diverse? When hiring a new person into your organization, it’s very likely that you will review their resume, CV or professional profile and assess how their experience might apply…
THE GIFT OF FEEDBACK May 14, 2019 Feedback is a gift that anchors your relationships in honesty. Everyone depends upon the feedback they receive to appreciate and reinforce their areas of strength, and to identify areas for personal and…
TECHNOLOGY HELPING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS ON THE JOBSITE April 15, 2019 One of the biggest issues the construction industry faces continues to be jobsite safety. Construction jobsite deaths and injuries continue to rise in North America, despite awareness, education and better protocols. Research…
FOUR WAYS TO EFFECTIVELY ATTRACT A DIVERSE WORKFORCE April 6, 2019 Is your team diverse? Do you invest to ensure your team reflects the needs and attitudes of your customers and clients? They need to reflect the communities your employees live, work in,…
MUTUAL RESPECT – VALUE YOUR SUPPLIERS LIKE PARTNERS April 3, 2019 In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, we are all battling for an advantage over our competition. Yet, too often we miss one of the most significant competitive opportunities for growth…
QUIT FISHING FOR PUBLICITY, REEL IN THE MEDIA January 28, 2019 There is an old proverb that goes, “Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.” The…
SEVEN STEPS FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS January 17, 2019 Successful people all do one thing: they solve problems. They don’t just stare at a problem and wish it would go away. The magic key to solving your big, difficult, looming business…
BLUE SKIES…A GATEWAY TO SUCCESS! January 15, 2019 Where do you expect your business to be in five or ten years? While it’s important to have a tactical plan, it’s equally important to think big, have dreams and a vision…