by Jim Schleckser | Jun 2, 2015 | Talent
Cultivating Your Company’s Culture Great companies look at the skill and the will of the potential hire, but they spend just as much time on cultural fit. And many use these four simple questions to determine that fit. When most people go about the process of...
by Jim Schleckser | Feb 10, 2015 | Entrepreneur, HR, Leadership, Management, Talent
Many entrepreneurs have high standards when it comes to performance. You might even call them perfectionists. That means they’ll often have a lot of feedback and input anytime someone asks their opinion on something. In fact, for many, it’s what they live...
by Jim Schleckser | Dec 10, 2014 | Talent
Coaching Up Your C-Players One of the most challenging tasks for any leader is figuring out what to do with an underperforming team member in your organization- a C player. The challenge is that your employee might be a good person, probably someone who has even...
by Jim Schleckser | Nov 3, 2014 | Talent
Get Better At Being Honest With Yourself Everyone might think they have the best people working for them, but sitting down and doing some objective evaluation on the kinds of players you really have inside is tough. Do you have the talent you need to keep growing your...
by Jim Schleckser | Oct 9, 2014 | Culture, Delegation, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Talent
When it comes to your top performers, the ones you want to promote into leadership slots to drive your organization forward, how do you get them ready for their next role? Here are four powerful approaches. In my most recent post, I have talked about how to deal with...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 9, 2014 | Culture, Entrepreneur, Growth, Management, Talent
Zero. Zilch. Nada. If someone in your organization is under-performing, they should get nothing: no raises, no bonuses, no promotions, no stock options. That might seem harsh at first glance. But it’s a very intentional strategy whose purpose is to deliver a...
