What is a “People System”?
When a client asks me what the ‘magic pill’ is for business success, I have to respond by saying “people”. It’s not just employees, though. This includes all of your constituents – staff, vendors, customers, partners, suppliers, … But when I refer to people systems, I am referring to employees. I’ve outlined the 7 components […]
Continue readingHave you Sharpened your Saw Lately?
Stephen Covey tells the story of a man who was walking through a forest when he came across a frustrated lumberjack. The lumberjack was trying to cut down a tree and was swearing and cursing as he labored in vain. “What’s the problem?” The man asked. “My saw’s blunt and won’t cut the tree properly.” The […]
Continue readingLiberation Through Delegation
Do you wear every hat in your business? Should you? If you are interested in growing your business, you are going to have to do two things. One is to implement systems. And two is to attain help. That help may be an employee, a contractor, a virtual assistant or your 16-year old daughter. (See […]
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