Taking Accountability in a Blue Collar Setting

Accountability gets a bad rap. Sounds like punishment. But in the field. On the line. In the shop. It’s survival. Without it, work slows down. Corners get cut. Good people leave. So, how do you build real accountability in a blue-collar setting? Set What Accountability Looks Like, Clearly Not buried in a handbook. Not hinted […]

When Poor Management Leads to More Turnover

You’re hiring. Again. Not because you’re growing. But because people keep leaving. And when you look deeper, it’s not the pay. It’s not the hours. It’s poor management. People leave poor management. Micromanagers. No-shows. Mood swings. Managers who play favorites. Or worse, managers who do nothing. So what now? Start at the Source If managers […]

Mastering Difficult Conversations: A Leader’s Guide to Constructive Feedback

Difficult Conversations and Constructive Feedback You hired every team member at your organization for a reason. Your team is smart, capable, innovative, and driven to make an impact. But they are also human, and that means that mistakes are inevitable. As a leader, being able to navigate difficult conversations when they arise is essential. In […]

Planning for 2025: Setting the Stage for Team Success

What will your organization accomplish in 2025? A new calendar year represents an opportunity to build on successes, learn from challenges, and set intentional goals that drive your team toward greater achievements. Strategic planning involves more than goal setting; it’s about aligning vision, fostering communication, and empowering leadership to navigate challenges and opportunities effectively. In […]

Enhancing Employee Performance Through Coaching and Feedback

“How well do you take constructive criticism?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in job interviews, and a main topic in employee performance. An equally important question that organizations should introspectively be asking themselves is this: how well equipped is your leadership team to provide actionable feedback to their team? A coaching approach […]

Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Leadership Training Program for Your Organization

What does success look like for your organization? Maybe it’s increased customer satisfaction, a specific financial target, or becoming known in your industry for your employee-focused work environment. However you are measuring your success based on your long- and short-term goals, one thing applies to all businesses: you need a clear definition of success before […]

Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Leadership Training Program for Your Organization

What does success look like for your organization? Maybe it’s increased customer satisfaction, a specific financial target, or becoming known in your industry for your employee-focused work environment. However you are measuring your success based on your long- and short-term goals, one thing applies to all businesses: you need a clear definition of success before […]