One of my former students came back to Flagstaff for homecoming weekend. She stopped by my office to let me know how things were going since she had graduated. She asked if I had any advice for two issues she was having. One was that she wasn’t learning new things as fast as she wanted. The second … [Read more...] about My Employees Don’t Like Me
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Stop Doing These Five Things if You Manage People
In my column last month, I wrote about the five things you should do in order to be a great leader. I had a former student email me and ask if I had advice for new managers. The first thing that came to mind was a famous quote from Lee Iacocca that reads, “Management is nothing more than motivating … [Read more...] about Stop Doing These Five Things if You Manage People
How Important is My First Job After I Graduate?
I’m always amazed when a student walks in my office or approaches me after class to tell me that he or she isn’t accepting a job offer. It is usually followed with something like, “I didn’t go to college for four years just to stock shelves…make phone calls…work a front desk…etc.” I have three … [Read more...] about How Important is My First Job After I Graduate?
When Should the Founder Hire a CEO?
In the last 30 days, I have had four different CEO/founders come to me about a number of issues that all point to one thing. Is it time to hire an outside CEO/president/COO? I truly believe this one decision is the toughest for any founder/CEO to make. It involves coming to the realization that your … [Read more...] about When Should the Founder Hire a CEO?
How to Have a Great Job Interview
It has been an interesting last 30 days. I find myself answering the same questions from my son, Ross, as I’m getting from my students that are graduating this semester: “What should I do during my job interview to make sure I get the job?” Ross has started interviewing with various police … [Read more...] about How to Have a Great Job Interview
How Do You Know It’s Time to Quit?
This month, I am touching on knowing when is it time to shut down the business, part ways with an employee (or partner) or just move on yourself. “I knew from day one something wasn’t right” Listen to your gut. And it will tell you a lot. A CEO I work with has four different … [Read more...] about How Do You Know It’s Time to Quit?
You Don’t Have to Live with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common condition physical therapists address and treat. When you have shoulder pain, it can affect your everyday life, including simple things like your ability to take a cup of coffee out of the microwave or wash your hair. Shoulder pain can also affect your sleep quality due to … [Read more...] about You Don’t Have to Live with Shoulder Pain