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Hire Slow and Fire Fast

Hire Slow and Fire Fast

by Jim Schleckser | May 2, 2023 | Culture, Decision Making, Entrepreneur, HR, Talent

There’s usually only a handful of people doing most of the actual work in most organizations.  I’ve found this to be especially true in nonprofit organizations. Years ago, I remember being involved in the Jaycees in Hartford, Connecticut, a volunteer...
How Fast Should You Delegate? Reversible and Irreversible Decisions

How Fast Should You Delegate? Reversible and Irreversible Decisions

by Jim Schleckser | Apr 25, 2023 | Business, Culture, Decision Making, Delegation, Leadership

It turns out there is another factor every leader needs to assess before delegating a decision: whether the issue is reversible or irreversible. I’ve written before about how leaders can better assess whether they can delegate a decision using the issue’s...
Do Your Customer’s Needs Fit What You Can Deliver? Every Time?

Do Your Customer’s Needs Fit What You Can Deliver? Every Time?

by Jim Schleckser | Apr 11, 2023 | Business, Culture, Customers, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Strategy, Talent

Let’s discuss why you need inside-outside capabilities on your management team and rational-emotional talent on your team. I’ve written before about how leaders have one of two kinds of skill sets: inside and outside. The idea is that someone with...
The Health of Your Relationships with Employees Impacts Retention Rates

The Health of Your Relationships with Employees Impacts Retention Rates

by Jim Schleckser | Mar 28, 2023 | Business, Culture, HR, Talent

The real reason You Have a turnover problem could be attributed to your relationship with your employees. There are four things you can change right now to improve your retention rate. There’s a leadership theory that most people don’t talk about called...
Looking to Hire Exceptional Employees? Look Beyond the Resume.

Looking to Hire Exceptional Employees? Look Beyond the Resume.

by Jim Schleckser | Mar 7, 2023 | Business, Culture, Growth, Talent

When you are hiring exceptional people is never easy. You’re trying to fill an open position, you’re hoping to find someone great for the opportunity. But that’s the catch, right? How do you assess whether someone has that extra gear to take their...
Every company has values, but why?

Every company has values, but why?

by Jim Schleckser | Feb 14, 2023 | Business, Culture, Decision Making, HR

Why does every company have a set of values? Most companies display their values in the lobby, on the break room walls, and even on the back of business cards. You’ll also see them listed on a CEO’s PowerPoint slide when they’re speaking to their...
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