Seasonal Slowdown Strategy #2 – Dialing for a Difference
June 22, 2010
In part one of our Seasonal Slowdown Strategies Series, we talked about how every marketplace and virtually every industry experiences a seasonal slowdown at the exact same time, each and every year. We shared the first of ten strategies to not only have an awareness of when that is for you (this would require being […]
Whose having the best week ever? 10 Seasonal Slowdown Strategies
June 16, 2010
What are you doing during your seasonal slowdown? Do you have a seasonal slowdown strategy? Every marketplace and virtually every industry experiences a seasonal slowdown at the exact same time, each and every year. In Florida, summer can be slow as many people head up North to avoid the heat. Some industries slow down during […]
Never, Ever Use the “D” Word (Delegation)
April 11, 2010
One of the biggest buzz words in our industry, or any industry for that matter, is “delegate“. In today’s world it’s all about efficiency, effectiveness and getting rid of that which doesn’t serve you any longer. Bravo, Bravo! We are not only in total support but constantly on the soapbox to get attorneys to STOP […]
Is your team running and hiding?
March 21, 2010
Our recent, ongoing discussion has been about the blessing and curse of being a leader. We’ve discussed how necessary leadership is to any growing company and how it can be overwhelming for a leader to balance the needs of their team with their own. We’ve shared how the strategy of “Leading by Example” can provide […]
Is Your Team is Wrought with Gossip, Cattiness and Blame?
February 28, 2010
Nurturing and growing your team is a never-ending process. And if it does end, you’re in trouble, because it means that your team is no longer growing. That’s the beginning of stagnation. Like sitting water, your team doesn’t just stop growing and stay in place; they start to rot and eat away at all the […]
The Tenth Day of Christmas – Check in so you can check out without feeling guilty!
December 17, 2009
With ten days to go until the office is closed for the Christmas holiday, it’s the perfect time to check in so you can check out. To get the most from your time off, you really have to be able to “unplug” for at least a day or two. If you don’t, you might as […]
