Deal with a problem as soon as you spot it. When you leave problems alone, they tend to grow big and nasty. They’re more dangerous and harder to solve then. So, don’t wait. Stamp out problems now! This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time. Just promoted from individual  »  Read More

Sometimes, when we’re out walking, Toto and I encounter other people and their dogs. When that happens, I usually stand off to the side and tighten my grip on Toto’s leash. Toto is a rescue. That means that I can’t accurately predict her behavior in many situations. I can’t tell if this time she’s going to be  »  Read More

In your career as a boss, there will be some people you just hit it off with. Most of the time that’s a good thing, but you should step back every now and then and assess things. Do you hold that person accountable the way you do others? Do you show any favoritism in assignments or discipline? This is only one of 347  »  Read More

Part of your job as a boss is to remind people of things they’re supposed to do. When you remind, do it in the positive. Say “remember” instead of “don’t forget.” Say “complete your checklist at 5” instead of “don’t leave without completing your checklist  »  Read More