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2020 New Year’s Resolution: Diet, Exercise, Fire Someone
As we begin each New Year, many of us take the opportunity to re-group and redefine goals for our businesses. This time is often filled with renewed energy to get our lives and work in order. As a part of your New Year’s goals, it might also be time to fire that one...
What to Do With an Entitled Employee
Right before the holidays, I had a potential client call me frustrated with an employee. “I just gave out bonuses, and she wants more money…I don’t know what to do!” Having seemingly entitled employees is a hot topic of conversation these days. Here are my thoughts:...
Why you need an “Atta Boy” Girl
A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a retired consultant who had been a big wig at Sears in the 1980’s. Back then, Sears was in its hey-day and was worth about 6 billion as a company. I asked this gentleman what he thought made them so successful back then. His response...
What the Pay Gap Really Means to You
Michelle Williams has unwittingly become THE spokesperson for the pay gap in Hollywood. She drew attention to this gap in 2018 when the media revealed that she was paid a mere $1,000 for re-shooting scenes in a Ridley Scott movie in comparison to Mark Wahlberg, who...
Zombies in the Workplace
Do you walk into your office and see Zombies disguised as employees? Those lifeless bodies that wander around thoughtlessly in packs? Have you ever thought about how they got that way? New employees are so always excited to start their new job. I have heard many new...
How Cheesy!
I have a client who asks candidates this question: “If you were a type of cheese, which would it be?” The question makes people laugh and we have had some pretty clever responses. “Pepper Jack: I’m spicy!” and “Any one of them except blue cheese, because that one...
A-list Founder Beth Smith Featured on Future of Leadership Podcast Today
I am excited to be featured on a very important podcast today on the Future of Leadership. Please check it out by clicking the links below: 5.12 Solutions Website: https://512solutions.com/category/future-of-leadership-podcast/ Apple...
How Humanity Holds You Back From Hiring the Right Person
One of the most common problems that my clients have when they are interviewing people for a job is that they “feel sorry” for the candidates. “I just want to offer the job to all of them!” I often ask, “Do you know why you want to offer the job to all the people?”...
When You Need to Hire Fast
Last week I had a client call me in a panic. He was about to lose a large government contract, because he hadn’t hired a much-needed engineer. We were in the process of filling the position, but we weren’t moving fast enough for the government. Now I have heard it...
I HAVE A KILLER TAN!
This year, I’m taking two weeks off work to move my daughter to college. While this brings about a mix of emotions for my family, I know how important it is for me to be there with her to start her journey as a college student. It brings up an important topic that...