Editorials
-
Why don’t you ask more questions?
When interviewing potential team members the trait of curiosity was always near the top of my list. Why? Curious individuals…
Read More » -
Focus On the Important Stuff!
The most important words a mentor ever said to me were, “Don’t confuse activity with accomplishment.” He repeated this phrase…
Read More » -
Recognition is the No. 1 motivator
My predecessor and mentor at Tractor Supply preached the impact of sincerely recognizing the efforts of all employees. Over time,…
Read More » -
Here’s how to coach others for success
More than any other factor, the quality of our team will define us as leaders. To be successful we must…
Read More » -
Choose your business books carefully
I read few if any serious books during my first 15 years in business. Occasionally, I did scan newspapers and…
Read More » -
Be direct in your business: It’s a winning formula
Throughout my career I have always tried to be direct in my business dealings. I learned early in life that…
Read More » -
Learn from the best- Your competition
Technology is pushing our world forward at an accelerated pace. Things are changing rapidly. So to stay out ahead of…
Read More » -
Want to maximize results? Learn to keep it simple
Ask what time it is and sometimes you’ll hear about how to build a watch. It’s very common to get…
Read More » -
Leaders Deliver Bad News
Nobody likes delivering bad news. But there are times when leaders must do the hard work.
Read More » -
Trust, transparency is the foundation of leadership
Good supervisors demonstrate daily that they can be counted on for help and advice. Showing that kind of support leads…
Read More »