Posts Tagged ‘culture’
“If You Give An Employee A Cookie…”
The Dangers Of Unplanned Rewards And What To Do Instead In the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, managers often face difficult decisions when it comes to retaining talent and maintaining morale. When a valued, highly productive employee threatens to leave or expresses dissatisfaction, the temptation to offer an unplanned bonus, base salary increase, or a…
Read MoreLesson 3: Clarity Above All Else: Getting Laser Focused on Who You Are, What Value You Provide, And What Numbers Matter Most
Scaling and selling a telemedicine company to Walmart taught me that clarity isn’t just a leadership virtue – it’s a survival skill. In the chaos of hypergrowth, new opportunities, and relentless demands, the companies that thrive are those that stay ruthlessly true to their purpose, their value, and their numbers. Clarity, when consistently reinforced from…
Read MoreLesson # 1 from Scaling and Selling Your Business for a High Valuation: Ensuring Your Business Model Can Rapidly Scale Without Breaking
Scaling a business is exhilarating—until your systems, people, or processes start to crack under the pressure. Doubling a telemedicine company in two years and selling it to Walmart taught me firsthand that rapid growth is only possible if your foundation is rock-solid. Here’s how to ensure your business model is built for scale, with the…
Read MoreThe Cornerstones of Ongoing Employee Engagement – And Compensation isn’t One of Them
As CEOs and executive leaders, we can often sense when employee engagement is high. We can feel the energy—moods are better, collaboration flows seamlessly, and results exceed expectations. Employees seem “all in” on their work, driven by a passion for what they do. However, this level of engagement rarely lasts forever. Over time, the enthusiasm…
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