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*Upon request, this month I will give you one worksheet and walk you through how to use it over the following weeks Hiring is not only about values and principles.  There is also technical skill to consider.  The question is:  which technical abilities are essential from day one, and which can be developed on the…

*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…

*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…

*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…

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…

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…