People Don’t Leave Companies, They Leave Managers

 “People don’t leave companies, they leave managers,” a colleague and mentor recently shared with me.  The more I thought about that, the more I realized how true that is.  Oftentimes those exiting employees can point to the specific conversation that triggered their decision to leave their companies.  Here are just a few that have been [...]

Take Time to CELEBRATE!

As this year end approaches, now is the time to take stock of how 2010 went for you and your company. And this can be the perfect opportunity to reflect on what went right. Now maybe you’re thinking… “it would have been GREAT if more had gone right.” And there is a time to look at [...]

What opportunities can you seize to strengthen your company?

Last week I had the opportunity to attend a conference for manufacturing and distribution leaders.  The last 12-18 months have delivered significant challenges to these companies: sagging sales, issues with suppliers and distributors, customers with reduced ability to pay and cash flow challenges just to name a few.  They were candid in their discussions of lessons [...]

What if Your Employee’s Not Working Out?

Dear Steller Solutions, I am a business owner with a handful of employees. Recently, I hired someone at the recommendation of her predecessor. Unfortunately, she is not living up to that reference. She does only the absolute minimum required, and her work is often sub quality. She has trouble communicating with my other employees, which [...]

Tips for Happy and Productive Employees

A lot of recent news has put a spotlight on our physical environment. Have you considered whether or not your workplace is healthy? Do your people have an environment that promotes growth or hinders productivity? The problems may be real, but the solution may be closer than you think. Your company can enjoy a more [...]

Is Safety REALLY First in Your Company?

Everyone knows that safety is important, but it always seems to be put on the back burner until an accident happens. Even when an accident happens and safety is at the top of the list, it can be hard to turn the tide and significantly reduce the number of accidents in your workplace. We work [...]

Is It Time to Create Your Own Economic Recovery Plan?

…beat the competition by being flexible and adaptable. Okay – So it’s been a wild ride over the past few months in the economy, and predictions for the future may have you sleeping fitfully these days. Many of us are assessing the damage to our retirement portfolios and our ability to access credit and wondering [...]

The Secret to Lasting Improvements and Results? New Habits!

So you’ve made those first quarter plans for your business. This year, 2008, will be the year that you’ll do things different. You’re going to stay focused on your new plans and achieve great results. How is that working out so far? Are you sticking to your plan? Are the activities within your business changing [...]

Is Your Business Suffering From Unintended Consequences?

Have you ever put into place policies to motivate your team to behave in a certain way and ended up with an altogether different result? That’s an unintended consequence! The book “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything” authored by Stephen J. Dubner & Steven D. Levitt is devoted to documenting this [...]

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