by Jim Schleckser | May 11, 2021 | Growth, Leadership
Placing blame on a non-controllable factor is not productive. Instead, strong leaders focus on things they can change. Are you yelling at the rain as a leader? It’s easy to imagine that on some days, especially if you operate in the tourism or agriculture...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 23, 2021 | Delegation, Growth, Leadership, Marketing
The smartest marketers use both approaches to get results. Here’s what you need to know. We all face different times in our lives, both personally and professionally, when we’d like to persuade someone to change their mind. But how do you...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 20, 2021 | Growth, Leadership, Strategy
Everyone Wants to Develop Revenue Streams Developing new revenue streams is always a business challenge. Developing a long-term growth strategy requires imagination, creativity, and a significant amount of focus. Knowing how to manage your growth while ensuring your...
by Jim Schleckser | Apr 13, 2021 | Bonuses, Compensation, Culture, Leadership
People aren’t after maximum pay–they’re after felt fair compensation. Despite what you might hear, compensation is not the primary motivator for most people. Sure, as I have written about before, some people are what I call...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 23, 2021 | Bonuses, Leadership, Talent
Don’t miss the opportunity to motivate your team by sharing how to win that bonus. Historically, many leaders choose not to disclose the details of their bonus plan. We can all understand the desire not to make a commitment we might not be able to fulfill. It is...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 9, 2021 | Culture, Leadership
You get to decide what you will tolerate from others. Many times, in both our business and personal lives, we can feel like we’re stuck in a relationship we’re not particularly happy with because we’re not being treated the way we want. In the...
