Leadership means making decisions based on values 

Leadership means making decisions based on values 

by arturo | Aug 10, 2022 | Develop The Team

The best entrepreneurs make decisions based on their values.  The best managers make decisions based on the corporate values.  The best leaders teach their people how to make decisions based on the corporate values.  When you start a business, you make...
Manufacturer connects work to meaningful contribution 

Manufacturer connects work to meaningful contribution 

by arturo | Jul 27, 2022 | Develop The Team

A plant supervisor who I coach told me a story that illustrates a great lesson for leaders everywhere.    This supervisor’s work occasionally took him on location with their customers in other parts of the country. Seeing the huge benefit local...
Wellbeing is the new black… and white

Wellbeing is the new black… and white

by arturo | Jun 22, 2022 | Define The Culture, Develop The Team

How’s your wellbeing?  I know that sounds like the beginning of a hot yoga class.   But it’s a question that business leaders need to ask their employees. Then, actually listen to the answers.  Why wellbeing?   I’ve repeatedly stressed...
Evolving from “doing” more to getting more done

Evolving from “doing” more to getting more done

by arturo | May 11, 2022 | Develop The Team, Drive Results

The hardest job for many business owners and leaders is doing less.  Most people who start or lead businesses achieve early success from “doing” work. So much so that they forge an identity as a nose-to-the-grindstone manager who achieves through sheer force of...
Build success from experiences of successful people 

Build success from experiences of successful people 

by arturo | May 4, 2022 | Develop The Team

There’s an old saying that you’ve probably heard.  It’s, “Pride comes before the fall,” and it’s one that I think of often.  The saying originates with the Bible. Proverbs 16:18 states: “Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” ...
It pays to empower employees to do the right thing

It pays to empower employees to do the right thing

by arturo | Apr 20, 2022 | Develop The Team

One of the examples I frequently use working with clients involves a medical practice that allows their team to give small gifts as service recovery or just to say thank you.   That story came from my friend and FiveFour co-founder Matt...
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