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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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…