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...
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...
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...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 7, 2023 | Culture, Decision Making, Diversity, Growth, HR, Talent
It is important to understand that different types of intelligence dictate success on the job. Are you hiring quick smart or slow smart? Someone with a high intelligence quotient or IQ is smart. The whole idea of an IQ test is to measure how innately intelligent...
by Jim Schleckser | Jan 24, 2023 | Culture, Decision Making, Delegation, HR, Talent
I want to join in on the conversation on the topic of “quiet quitting.” The whole idea is that some people feel taken advantage of by their employers and they’re fighting back by doing their job to the letter: not an inch more. I get it. For anyone...
by Jim Schleckser | Dec 14, 2022 | Delegation, Entrepreneur, Growth, HR, Succession, Talent
Many Leaders Overlook Their Responsibility in Succession Planning One of the responsibilities that can be difficult, even for great CEOs, is to make time for the succession planning process. While it’s human nature not to think too far into the future, you owe...