At some point, every business owner with a team of employees will run into the same issue: you have one worker who’s dedicated, does the work, and gets results… but they have such a high maintenance personality that you wonder if it’s worth keeping them…
How deep is the connection you have with your employees? If that question isn’t something you ask yourself on a regular basis, you might be missing out on the power of the Law of Connection. John Maxwell, leadership expert, and bestselling author dedicates an entire…
When was the last time you discovered a new way to creatively add value to your business? Chances are your thoughts were along the lines of new products you could release or ways to boost your company’s net worth. In John Maxwell’s book The 21…
Ever noticed that some companies just seem to hire the best employees? If you’ve ever wondered how to attract top talent to your small business, you’re not alone. A driven, passionate, high-performance employee can be the element that puts your business over the edge. But…
If you’ve ever read tales of early expeditions to reach the South Pole, you’ll know that poor leadership isn’t just inconvenient—it can be deadly. John Maxwell, in his book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, opens his chapter on the Law of Navigation by discussing…
Have you ever felt like you hate your boss? Anyone who’s worked more than one job in their lifetime can say they’ve had some horrible bosses at some point. When you think about what made you hate your boss, chances are some pretty specific criteria…
Handling HR complaints as a business too small to hire an HR person can be tough, especially when it comes to sexual harassment allegations. These are serious complaints that can get you into legal trouble if handled improperly. If you don’t have an HR department,…
According to John Maxwell, the most important question you can ask yourself as a leader might surprise you: “What do you want people to say at your funeral?” Maxwell, an expert author and speaker in the field of leadership, concludes his book The 21 Irrefutable…
In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell writes, “A leader must give up to go up.” He’s talking about the Law of Sacrifice, a law that every leader will face sooner rather than later. People who become leaders because they only desire power…
Scaling your business is essential if you want to grow and prosper as an organization, but what many people don’t realize is that this growth starts from day one of your company. It’s essential to plan to scale your business from day one. There are…