Through this last year, businesses have been weathering the storm regarding supply chain issues, a tightening labor market, and inflation. Most of the leaders that I’ve spoken to, have done OK in managing through these headwinds. Some have done way better than OK, and...
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Grit and Tenacity — Part of a Leader’s Playbook
Supply chain disruptions, inflation, and staffing challenges have created headwinds for all industries, and the print world is no exception. These outside factors challenge the status quo for many businesses, and may in fact, become another inflection point in our...
Make Better Decisions with Your Leadership Team
Leaders can be torn between getting a decision made within their leadership team, or just going with their intuition. It can be a catch-22 situation, as you want to engage and get buy-in from the team, yet at the same time you want to move forward with an action plan....
Halftime Is Over. What’s the Next Play, Coach?
The players and spectators stare at the scoreboard during the game. Some hope that the clock slows down as they are behind, and need more time. The team that is ahead hopes the referees let them play so that there are no whistles and the time moves on without...
Look Through the Mirror to Groom Your Successor
Transitioning your business is an arduous task. Even if you feel you have someone who is uniquely qualified already in place, the process is daunting. Most business owners, especially if they started the business, don’t see anyone as qualified as they are to run their...
Focus Your Efforts, Don’t Boil the Ocean
Being all things to all people might make you feel good, but can lead to major distractions and inefficiencies. More companies are focusing on areas that they can be the best at. They know what their ideal customer looks like and the type of work they excel at. This...