Managing is truly one of the hardest responsibilities of any executive, regardless of whether the number of employees is one or 1,001. Throughout my career I have witnessed awesome examples of management, while also seeing truly horrible managers. For this month’s column, I’ve tried to narrow the top practices and habits to five. See if you practice these. You make decisions and aren’t afraid to be wrong. Few things bother me more than analysis paralysis. We all know … [Read more...] about Five Habits of Great Managers
Paul T. Thomas
Six Things to Prepare for 2015 Year-End
Last week, someone emailed me at thomas.tpaul@gmail.com asking for advice on preparing for 2016 and the end of 2015. The combination of the holidays and the year ending is perfect for preparing for a new year AND remembering those who helped you and your business succeed. So, I have prepared my Six Things You Should Do over the next 50 days. Create a 2016 Budget or Plan I’m amazed at how many companies still don’t do this. I don’t care if you are a sole proprietorship or a … [Read more...] about Six Things to Prepare for 2015 Year-End
