So life is good, your business is growing, your customers seem happy and money is starting to roll in. You’re moving at a million miles per hour and, of course, you know you need the right people or you won’t be able to continue. So how do you keep up with your growing company’s talent
A new year is here, and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about how much you want to accomplish in 2020 – and the limited time you have to do it. If you find yourself whining that “there aren’t enough hours in the day,” know you’re not alone. But you should also know that
In the world of restaurant consulting, it seems like I get asked one question everywhere I go: How can I turn my failing restaurant business around? What my clients don’t want to hear is often my first response: You don’t.” Ouch. The reason that’s my first response is that turning a failing business around is
According to research, the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is ridiculously high, and it’s only getting higher. According to the CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, studies have found the number of Americans who are “extremely stressed at work” range between 29 percent to 40 percent. Am I the only
Everyone has met that person – or people – who fills you with so much frustration want to pull your hair out – and, unfortunately, sometimes you even have to work with them. I've encountered more than my fair share of difficult people – those who don't get their work done as promised, have crappy
It seems like everyone out there in the business community likes to label and/or typecast leaders over time. As an executive coach and former CEO/COO, I wish I had a nickel for every time we labeled those in a leadership position as not being “strategic” enough to move their company forward. We often default to
It’s funny how we talk about time – we spend it, save it, buy it. Time is money, and even when we have “free time,” well, it’s not really free is it? As a business leader, time is your greatest asset – and probably your biggest challenge as well. There just aren’t enough hours in
Successful businesses are built on relationships, and at the foundation of all relationships is trust. Without trust for each other and their leaders (you), your team will never truly engage, and your company will never have the kind of culture that drives success. Engaged workers bring creativity and passion to the workplace – two
Let’s be honest: Writing a resume is a drag. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret: reading one is no picnic either. But since just about all employers require it, resumes are kind of a necessary evil. But that doesn't mean they're not useful. Learning how to write a killer resume
Starting a business takes guts. Running a successful business requires a whole lot more. Results Driven Leadership picks up where most business owners fail, providing the training, coaching and mentorship owners and managers need to positively impact their company’s culture, reputation, and bottom line. At RDL, our mission is to guide businesses toward their full
