Posts by Rebecca
Focus Your Hiring To Combine Culture And Capability
*Upon request, this month I will give you one worksheet and walk you through how to use it over the following weeks Two sets of guiding principles: one for the company, one for the role. But how do you make them the same, yet different? They serve different purposes, and describe different things. What are…
Read MoreDouble the Impact: Core Values And Role Values.
*Upon request, this month I will give you one worksheet and walk you through how to use it over the following weeks I like to turn company values into guiding principles. In other words, clear, actionable behaviors that prove those values. Last week’s worksheet has two spaces for guiding principles. Why two? Guiding principles for…
Read MoreBalanced Hiring: How To Balance Culture And Competence. (The Worksheet)
*Upon request, this month I will give you one worksheet and walk you through how to use it over the following weeks When it comes to hiring, most people fall into one of three camps: Hiring approach These instincts aren’t wrong—but relying on just one can lead to trouble. Hiring balance The truth is you…
Read MoreStop Micromanaging: Strong Leadership And Letting Your Team Shine. (The Worksheet)
You don’t want to micromanage. But you might be doing it anyway. Do you… If these are regular habits, you may be micromanaging. Holding people back This kind of behavior has many “good” justifications. But all it does is make your employees rely on you for everything. Which strips them of any freedom, autonomy, or…
Read MoreTrust in Action: The Best Antidote to Micromanagement. (The Worksheet)
We can all agree that micromanagement is bad. You don’t think you do it. And if you do, you wish you didn’t. But let’s be honest—it’s tough to let go. Start clarifying your role: what are the projects and decisions you should focus on? What about your team—what key goals and outcomes should each employee…
Read MoreActually, Company Values Guide Profitable Behavior: Good Decisions And Brand Strength. (The Worksheet)
Over the past two weeks, we’ve defined your company’s Mission and Culture in clear, actionable terms. Now, it’s time to do the same for your company’s Values. That’s right—values aren’t just buzzwords; they are tangible, meaningful principles that guide your organization. The concept of values Values are beliefs or principles that guide our behavior and…
Read MoreMore Than A Great Catchphrase: Why Company Culture Matters More Than You Think. (The Worksheet)
Now you know why mission statements are important. But what about company culture? Isn’t it just a buzzword used to sound impressive in corporate brochures? Let’s see if there’s more to culture than just PR spin. Culture isn’t real This is what many business owners and leaders feel. Because, after all: Or so you may…
Read MorePractical & Powerful: Why Your Business Mission Statement Matters More Than You Think. (The Worksheet)
“Mission statements, So woo.” I understand why so many people still think of mission statements as unnecessary embellishments. Mission statements can often feel aspirational at best, vague and self-centered at worst. It’s what happens when your mission statement isn’t practical. Think of your mission At first glance, it seems so conceptual. A mission statement feels…
Read MoreThe Magic Meeting Makeover: How to Make Every Meeting Count. (The Worksheet)
The average employee spends 392 hours in meetings each year. But there is a problem. Only 33% of meetings actively make a new decision. And a meeting without a decision is a waste of time. Make sure your meetings are part of the 67% where decisions are made. Why meetings are hard There’s nothing wrong…
Read MoreMy discussion with Greater Perimeter Radio Business X
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ramzi Daklouche on Greater Perimeter Radio Business X, where we discussed the critical importance of building a concrete mission and values into your business processes. A mission and values should be more than just a nice-sounding tagline—they need to be meaningful, actionable, and deeply integrated into everything…
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