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Five Defining Characteristics of Great CEOs


1. Personal insight.

10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Consultant


Talk to as many consultants as you can before hiring one. Even if you have one person or firm in mind, interview at least a few others as a sort of due diligence.

What Consultants Want You to Know (But You Never Ask)


I've been both a CEO and a consultant, so I've seen from both perspectives what goes right and what goes wrong when a consultant comes in to a company. Generally the CEO or the manager who hires the consultant tells the consultant what he or she wants.

Are You in AWE of Your Employees?


Employers have become so concerned about seeming "unfair" or worse becoming the victims of lawsuits by unhappy ex-employees that they've stopped requiring minimum standards of employees. This can only lead to poor individual and eventually poor company performance.

Five Essential Hiring Practices


Recruiting and hiring are often done in haste, leaving the company to repent in the long run. Today, there's a reason to be concerned about negligent hiring.

Four Employee Behaviors That Can Kill Your Business


I found it important to clarify for employees what "deal-breaker" behavior was at my company. These are the things I insisted would not be tolerated and would lead to immediate or ultimate termination, depending on the nature of the infraction of these hard and fast rules.

What Your Employees Want You to Know (But You Might Be Afraid to Ask)


This is a challenge for every company owner and manager. You have tremendous plans for growth and expect a lot of your employees.

Five Steps to Increase the People Power in Your Business


Take some bold steps and help your employees and business partners open up to real change and help them start thinking again to the longer term. Send a message that you are ready to commit to new ways of thinking and that that includes a commitment to the success of your employees in the changing workplace.

A Fast and Simple Way to Update Your Business


You open your computer, the flashing button says, "We have a new update for your software program. Do you wish to update now or later?" You choose the Update Now button and immediately your computer begins to download a new version of the software program.

Why Half of All Mergers Fail After the Honeymoon Ends


Marriages and corporate mergers in America have at least one thing in common, more than 50 percent end up on the rocks. In fact, according to a McKinsey study, only 23 percent ever recover the costs of walking down the corporate aisle.

The Paradox of Job Enrichment


Ellen was a clerk working for a large insurance company. One day, she spotted a glaring discrepancy in a form she was typing.

The High, High Price of Distrust


A paper manufacturer with over 300 employees once announced that it was planning to move to more spacious and attractive premises thirty miles down the road. When staff members heard the news, they were very apprehensive.

Thoughts on Empowerment


People are empowered when they are given the authority and responsibility to make decisions affecting their work with a minimum of interference and second guessing by others.Empowerment is an overused and under?practiced term.

Bringing Ideas to Life: Seven Principles for Pulling Together


You're so excited you're practically bouncing off the walls. This idea-your best ever-is not only going to save the company tens of thousands of dollars this year, it's eventually going to be a moneymaker.

7 Steps To Hire The Best


You can use this step-by-step method to hire applicants who are likely to be "superstar" employees:- highly productive- low-turnoverImportant: Focus on hiring applicants you rate positively on all seven prediction methods.1st Prediction Method = Brief Initial Screening InterviewIf an applicant's application looks suitable, then conduct BISI, a customized 15-30 minute over-phone or in-person interview.

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