What should I be doing today?

It seems like a pretty simple question, and in theory, there should be a corresponding answer or plan of attack to complete the items for the day. Unfortunately, too many team members arrive at work daily and start their day asking themselves this question. So, the questions for leadership are: Why are team members uncertain of their priorities and points of contribution? What can the organization do to enable better understanding and focus among team members? For the bad news, there is no one answer as to how or why this takes place, and additionally, each organization needs to address the matter in ways that their culture supports.

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Attempting to navigate disparity in work ethic

A week does not go by without a client, prospective client, colleague, or general business acquaintance bringing up some challenge related to the workforce and the disparity of work ethic in the marketplace.  They typically don’t call it directly out as such, but as the conversation evolves, it becomes clear that differing views of work ethic influence the situation they describe.

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Let Summer 2025 Begin

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.

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Memorial Day 2025

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.

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Celebrate the big and small wins

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.

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Tackling some of the biggest challenges to self-growth in leadership

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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Just because you think you can does not mean you should

When the marketplace begins to shift, organizations also start to shift.  This adjustment and being agile are very good things for allowing the business to make the appropriate changes to take advantage of a marketplace shift or stay in control when the shift moves against the business’s strengths. These adjustments should be aligned with the organization’s Core Purpose, Core Values, Core Principles, and strategic objectives.

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Accountability – it is sometimes viewed incorrectly as a negative word

The word and subsequent actions surrounding accountability are viewed through various lenses. From the leader’s perspective, it can take on either a tone of disappointment or that of opportunity for learning and development. From the individual or team that is being held to a level of accountability, it can be perceived as a level of reprimand or an adjustment to move toward a better outcome. The culture of the business will significantly influence how accountability is viewed, taken, and employed.

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