Leaders goal: Don't try to hold people too tightly. Give them room and trust them to make wise choices. No one is your property. —Brian Houston On Today's Episode: I have a conversation with Carla about accountability Southwest Michigan First's take on accountability is being the CEO of our own responsibilities Accountability cannot be delegated and applies to all members of a team Why our culture thrives off of accountability The systems we use to ensure everyone is on … [Read more...]
254: The Challenge to Change Your Best Every Day
You have to look inward and challenge yourself to change your best — to truly go beyond the limits of what you think you’re capable of — every day. —P.J. Fleck On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about the need to challenge and change your best Your best today represents the minimum expectation tomorrow Why Southwest Michigan First annually goes through a "start-stop-continue" with the team The one question you can continually ask yourself to mine for greatness The … [Read more...]
177: Hiring for Fit: Are You Doing It Right?
Hiring people is an art, not a science, and resumes can’t tell you whether someone will fit into a company’s culture. —Howard Schultz On Today's Episode: The importance of hiring for fit for both organization and candidate. Does the potential candidate add different insight to your team? When considering a new opportunity for yourself, does the company's culture fit you? Use sites like GlassDoor and Quora to find out about a company's culture. Create your own career path … [Read more...]