INTRODUCTION TO THE 5 KEYS

Over the course of 15 years of building businesses and crossing oceans, there are 5 common attributes to a sustainable and high functioning team.  These elements are essential and if any of them are ignored, the team disbands and falls apart.

Key #1-

Role...

Have you ever had a time when you felt for sure that one of your employees was the problem? Sometimes its easy to point fingers, and focus on the individual instead of the behavior.  Unfortunately this approach can be entirely counterproductive.

We are all called to be involved, to be a part...

As leaders we are always steering the ship. Consciously or unconsciously, we are creating the results that lie ahead. Direct reports obviously bring perspective and answers, however it is the lens through which the leader experiences their world that colors the true outcomes.

Leaders are expected...

So you are at the point where you need a deeper understanding of the aspects of you team and you need an assessment. 

DISC, Myers-Briggs, MMPI, there are so many of them! Why and when do we make use of these tools and to what end?

 One of the quickest ways to break down a team and to...

It is a normal tendency to want to give discounts in certain scenarios.  Businesses that are starting up or looking to break into a new market may use this technique to establish themselves.  There are a few things to look out for as this can easily be overdone.

From my personal...

The problem is a good one- you are too busy to be able to do handle the workload with the staff you have so you need to hire.  Where to start?

First off, design the position and define how the person would be spending their time to help propel the team and business forwards.  If...

 In todays world, managing tension or stress in ourselves and others can make the difference between a successful energizing work environment full of high fives and an unhealthy group of individuals resorting to finger pointing and disengagement. 

 From a sailing perspective and...

Online reviews are a big part of the marketing engine of products and services today.  Knowing how to respond and navigate the tough ones can make the difference between feeling a bump in the road and having to claw your way back to establishing a consistent customer base.

In my experience...