Disney recently held its annual D23 Expo. The entertainment giant boasted several new exciting things for its theme parks, but tucked silently in the fine print were a few unpleasant changes.
It’s an almost unbelievable and unbearable situation: giving a strong team member a shot at management only to learn the individual isn’t up to performing on the next level.
Employees lose an average of 2-3 hours a day to distractions like social media, unnecessary meetings, and constant multitasking—and most owners have no idea it’s happening. The fix doesn’t require expensive tools or a total overhaul, just a handful of targeted habits. Here’s how to reclaim those lost hours without micromanaging your team.
You’ve been running a retail shop in a hot location for years now. Out of nowhere, you get news from the local government that construction will be done right outside your door.
Once the initial wave of panic rolls over and starts to fade away, you begin to realize there’s a lot on the horizon, and that means you’ll need a plan. But, where do you start?
A few good, loyal employees have recently started approaching you seeking more hours.
When a trusted employee starts poaching talent to launch a rival business, it’s a gut punch that tests your leadership and strategy.
A trusted employee walks out without warning, leaving gaps and questions. Now, they want back in. Is their return a chance to restore talent and trust, or a risky gamble?
Very few things are as frustrating as a brilliant employee who consistently arrives late.
When two exceptional employees are vying for the same promotion, the decision becomes one of the most challenging yet crucial choices a small business owner can make.