Trust Your Instincts When you’re interviewing a potential employee or considering someone for advancement within your organization, listen to your gut feeling. This is going to tell you what feels right and what doesn’t feel right. While the tips in this article can help you along the way, nothing trumps your own personal instinct and […]
Part 2: How to Know When It’s Time to Promote?
Signs That Someone is a Good Candidate for Promotion This type of person you want to look out for is ready and willing to dive in and figure it out but will also raise their hand and ask questions if they get stuck or need help. They have an “I got this” attitude and aren’t […]
Part 1: How to Know When It’s Time to Promote?
When you’re considering someone for advancement, a lot of concerns can come up. Can you trust them? Is it the right time for them? Is it the right time for your business? Are they ready for the next step? Promoting people is a vital piece to growing your team and expanding your business. Unfortunately, there […]
When to Say Yes, How to Say No
As business owners, we have the bad habit of agreeing to do too much. People come to you constantly and asking for your expertise. When do you say “enough is enough”? When do you start valuing your time enough to stop giving free advice? Where do you draw that line? When do you start saying […]
The Breaking Point of Overwhelm
Many entrepreneurs face the challenge of being overwhelmed, having too much on their plate, and operating from a feast or famine mindset. Of course, you’re not complaining about the opportunities flowing your way, it just seems like when the business comes your way, it comes all at once and you find yourself spread thin, spinning […]