Power in the context of business is the ability to make work happen, to move a project from inception to completion. Someone’s consistent ability to make work happen demonstrates being powerful. Powerful leadership is the fact of causing it around … Read More

When I was in school I had a great track coach. What was great about him was the way he inspired us to run. We would be running repeat timed 440 sprints on the track, and by the 8th or … Read More

If you’re feeling stuck with certain employee’s behaviors, it’s probably because you don’t see that you have any other options. There are always options…always. The hardest part of leadership is being responsible for the impact of your own behaviors. It’s … Read More

People are clear on what needs to be done – they can work smart, not just hard. Accountability produces transparency – certainty of facts for informed decisions. Accountability inspires a powerful and empowering team environment. The real power is when … Read More

Some time ago I came across a slide presentation on the Netflix business. There are some very good thoughts I recommend you see: # 27  –  We are a team, not a family – a professional sports team# 38 and … Read More

We recently returned from the 2011 Restoration Industry Association Convention and Exhibition where we spoke to a full house. We got some wonderful feedback from our audience and thank you to all that attended. For those of you who would … Read More

When you think about it, it’s the unreasonable actions that move your business forward. It’s not reasonable to expect your teams to consistently do great work on every single job, to produce a profitable job every single time, to expect … Read More

Autonomy  Give individuals the freedom to be self directed.The desire for freedom is one our most powerful motivations. Mastery Offer training and development, the opportunity to improve skills.Professional self improvement improves productivity and personal satisfaction. Purpose  Have a vision or … Read More

The better people work together in your business, the better the results and profits. Your business culture impacts your employee’s behavior, shaping those daily results. And as a leader in your business, you determine the business culture by the business … Read More

1. Yelling louder, pushing harder, relentlessly riding people. Doesn’t work because soon as you leave the room or stop yelling, they stop. 2. Create competition – many will respond if pitted against their peers. But If you’re not careful, it … Read More