Tag Archives: Team Leadership

Stacey’s Rule of Three for Hiring Young Workers

Posted on August 15, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Since we’re in this series of blogposts on hiring, I’ve decided to add some more hiring insights to the series, including this gem from my own daughter. My daughter, Stacey, is a GenX entrepreneur who partnered with her older sister … Continue reading →

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It’s Everyone’s Job to Help Find Good People for the Organization

Posted on August 8, 2021 by thebossdoctor

At one point in my career, I made a strategic decision to work with a particular executive, because of what I knew I would learn from him, specifically in three main areas of executive skill—budget and finance; how to work … Continue reading →

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Hire S.H.A.R.P.E.R. People – Part 7

Posted on August 1, 2021 by thebossdoctor

R = References  Get references and contact them!  One of the biggest mistakes made by small and medium-sized businesses is the failure to check on references (or even get them in the first place!)  So this newsletter is going to … Continue reading →

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Hire S.H.A.R.P.E.R. People – Part 6

Posted on July 25, 2021 by thebossdoctor

E = Enthusiastic A recent article on a website for hiring managers posed the question:  If you have to choose, do you hire for experience or attitude?  Their answer was clear—HIRE FOR ATTITUDE! The reason is simple—you can train skills … Continue reading →

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Hire S.H.A.R.P.E.R. People – Part 5

Posted on July 18, 2021 by thebossdoctor

P = Producer Ken Blanchard maintains there are only two choices when you are hiring: 1.  A producer – someone who can do the job without needing a lot of help or supervision. 2.  A potential producer – someone who … Continue reading →

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Hire S.H.A.R.P.E.R. People – Part 4

Posted on July 11, 2021 by thebossdoctor

R = Relational A recent survey of thousands of hiring managers (conducted by a national professional staffing organization) revealed the number one quality that hiring managers are looking for in a potential employee: The ability to work well with others! … Continue reading →

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Hire S.H.A.R.P.E.R. People – Part 3

Posted on July 4, 2021 by thebossdoctor

A = Ambitious Managers and supervisors are looking for team members who have the energy and commitment to make progress in their jobs and in their careers.  How do you know if you have a candidate who has the ambition … Continue reading →

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The High Jump Principle

Posted on June 13, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I am continuing my posts on the topic of DELEGATION with this foundational principle.  I owe my good friend and colleague, Keith Drury, for this concept that he shared with me years ago.  It is as important today as it … Continue reading →

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #24

Posted on May 30, 2021 by thebossdoctor

You will never be an effective leader until you can be comfortable being responsible for what other people do. This issue’s great advice comes from one of my favorite CEO’s – Rick Frost of LP (Louisiana-Pacific Corporation).  I heard Rick … Continue reading →

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Know Thyself

Posted on May 23, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This word of leadership advice comes from a good friend and associate, Dan Maltby.  Dan holds a PhD. in leadership from The Drucker Institute (I think he knows a thing or two about leadership!)  At one time, Dan was administering … Continue reading →

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