Have a Big Idea to Launch? By Rob Marchalonis. Before you implement a significant change that will affect your employees, consider starting with a “test” rather than a final decision. If you plan to mess with a person’s “time, treasure, or trust” be very careful,...
Want More Productive Workgroups? Business leaders, which of your workgroups would you like to be more productive? Think about your senior leaders, sales, operations, manufacturing, service, or support teams. Is there one group in particular that, if you could just...
“One-to-Ones Could Be Your Most Productive Activity as a Leader” by Rob Marchalonis. The benefits of one-to-one meetings with employees are numerous, but many leaders aren’t sure how to begin or the best way to structure these engagements. As a...
Do You Need Pilots or a Flight Instructor? by Rob Marchalonis. Business owners, are you flying with “experienced pilots”? Not in the air, but rather on the ground in your business. Are your top leaders, those who are “piloting” the key...
12 Talent Options for Business Leaders By Rob Marchalonis. Business leaders, what talent do you need to tackle your current challenge or project? Do you have the talent in-house? If not, what’s your plan? If you are thinking about hiring a person full-time, hold...
by Rob Marchalonis. When I work with business owners and leaders to improve employee productivity, the topic of smartphone use often comes up. What to do about these pocket-sized devices that were a non-issue just a decade or so ago? Used to be that only the...