Tips to help you set and achieve your goals

According to J. Richard Hackman’s 40+ years of research, what teams need to thrive are: a compelling direction, a strong structure, and a...

Have you stopped to consider how many different ways we can communicate with our customers? In this picture alone I see 3. In your...

Labor Issues? Can’t get or keep ‘em? Where did everybody go? There used to be people applying… Yep, it’s hard to find help. It’s the new...

It happened. Another set back. UGH! Why do I have to go through this? Are you telling yourself this right now? Give yourself a minute,...

I have been working with a small market and restaurant recently and I'm excited about the progress we are making through all the Covid crazi

How do we as leaders create an atmosphere of teamwork and growth? How do we get our crew members to show up on time and do their best?...

We are living in some crazy times, no doubt. When it comes to our businesses, its scary! We want to make sure we survive, stay in...

Ok, so we are still on lock down. It is a huge bummer and will require some tightening of our belts. BUT, we will get through this! Hang...

"The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived", Robert Jordan, The Fires of Heaven. Robert teaches a...

With the world going into isolation mode, we as business owners must go into brainstorming mode! There are so many unknowns out there...

Let’s talk about goal setting.

Are you an owner or manager who isn’t looking at your P&Ls monthly? If you are a business owner who isn’t sharing these types of...

Are you focused on your goals when meeting and giving direction to your team or just causing confusion? Are YOU clear on your goals and...

Some “food for thought” as we move forward toward the end of the year. Be a true leader, not just a boss. Lead (lēd) To show the way to,...

Time flies when you are having fun - and when you have a lot to do. Often, we find ourselves getting off track and at the end of the day...

Door County, Wisconsin is a great place to visit. In the summer, hundreds of thousands do. In the winter, not so many. Each town on the...

UGH! The numbers aren’t what you budgeted, now what?!? There are a few things to think about: #1 Were your budgeted numbers realistic?...

We are rounding the corner on the third quarter and nearing the end of the year. How did it go? Have you reached hiring & training goals?...

I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating; treat your employees well and they will do the same for you. Being a good manager is...