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...
by Jim Schleckser | Mar 2, 2021 | Delegation, Growth, Leadership
Even as a CEO, in certain situations you should consider if there’s a better job out there for you. There comes a time in every CEO’s career when they need to exit their position. Yes, there are plenty of examples of CEOs who keep the post for 30 years or...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 3, 2021 | Leadership
There are a few questions you need to ask yourself before taking on the big commitment of joining a board of directors. As many of us entrepreneurs progress in our careers over time, especially as we get older, we can develop an interest in serving on boards of other...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 21, 2020 | Leadership
Putting in face time with your team creates transparency, trust, and peace of mind. Woody Allen once famously said that 80 percent of success is just showing up. The same is true for leadership presence–even in today’s increasingly virtual environment....
