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Leading Small Before Leading Big

Leading Small Before Leading Big

Let's talk about leading people. Specifically employees. What are you doing right now to train the next crop of managers in your shop? If you are like most business owners, a leadership development program isn't something that you have…
Now, what are you going to do?

Now, What Are You Going To Do?

Now, what are you going to do? I say that because for months on end every business owner that I know has been praying and hoping for a sales resurgence. Guess what? It's here. And it's not only here, but it is a tidal wave of epic proportions.…
Fear is the Wrong Motivator

Fear is The Wrong Motivator

Let's talk about Fear, with a capital "F". It's a big topic, so I have to ask: Are your employees afraid of you? I know some of you will state, "Well they should be. I'm the boss!" I get it. You may even enjoy throwing your weight around.…
Your Best Employee Probably Won't Be A Good Manager

Your Best Employee Probably Won't Be A Good Manager

One benefit that comes from speaking with decorated apparel industry business owners on a constant basis is that you get to hear their challenges. They are all looking for a solution to their problems, and a good number of them shoot these…
Pulling the Trigger on Termination

Pulling the Trigger on Termination

Over the last month or so, I've been on a few phone calls with shop owners that have been struggling with the idea on when to pull the trigger on termination for an employee. They know they need to do it, but the fear of the unknown governs…
Employee Ghosting

Employee Ghosting Pushes Need For Better Strategy

Has your shop ever been the victim of employee ghosting? This is when one person, for whatever reason, simply doesn't come back to work. One minute they are there. The next? Poof. It's confusing and frustrating. And, like it or not,…