With the celebration of Memorial Day behind us, it is the unofficial start of summer in the northern part of the nation. Although it technically does not begin until the summer solstice on June 20 at 10:42 pm EDT, the pent-up demand for warmer days and longer days to spend time outside are welcome to most individuals. At the same time, the warmer weather and the increased distractions experienced by staff members introduce some challenges for business owners.
In the flurry of business, we pause and take time this coming Monday to remember those who gave all so the United States could continue to be a pillar of light and peace in the world. We all have opinions about this nation’s past, present, and future. Still, our ability to voice those thoughts has come at the price of those men and women whose memorials and memories we acknowledge this coming holiday.
In the course of day-to-day business dynamics, we can sometimes get so caught up in the fast-paced flow that we miss the crucial small building blocks to a more successful future. It is always very exciting to celebrate the big wins—those large sales, the completion of a significant project, the implementation of a new system or technology, and many more large-scale initiatives that are completed in a timely and productive fashion. This is when there is a special excitement in the air at the organization.
Over the years, we have had the honor and privilege of building relationships with some top-shelf business owners and leaders. We have also interacted with business people with great potential to be leaders but elected not to allow themselves to grow into leadership roles for many reasons. Some did not want responsibility and accountability. Some wanted the title and the money, not the associated work activities, to support the role. Still, others…
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