Regardless of who you are, where you come from, or what kind of work you do, we all have one thing in common: the need to be appreciated. And if you ask Ramsey Solutions’ own Chris Hogan, celebrating your team members’ hard work and memorable milestones is more than worth your time—and money. In fact, Chris considers this sort of recognition a crucial part of any employee … [Read more...] about #328: Chris Hogan—How to Celebrate Your Team
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#283: Dr. Geoff Smart—4 Steps to Avoid Hiring Mistakes
With only a 50% success rate, hiring is widely considered one of the single biggest problems in business today. But get it right and it can become your greatest opportunity for success, says New York Times best-selling author Dr. Geoff Smart. For starters, you will save time and money (on average, to the tune of $1.5 million or more a year!). Also, you’ll likely be able to grow … [Read more...] about #283: Dr. Geoff Smart—4 Steps to Avoid Hiring Mistakes
How to Fire Someone the Right Way
If you could pick just one issue that stresses you the most, what would it be? If you’re like most small-business owners, it’s firing someone. Letting someone go can be one of the most unpleasant, traumatic decisions you’ll ever make. In fact, The Wall Street Journal has reported it as one of the top three issues that make company presidents stress the most. Dismissing … [Read more...] about How to Fire Someone the Right Way
#274: Whitney Johnson—Build an A-Team
In today’s ever-changing business environment, the most effective way to keep your organization competitive is with a team that is continuously learning, according to best-selling author Whitney Johnson. New challenges are not only important to keep us engaged and motivated, but they also lead to increased productivity and better morale. Tune in to find out how to determine … [Read more...] about #274: Whitney Johnson—Build an A-Team
#273: Cal Turner Jr.—Lessons From Dollar General
Providing unbeatable value to customers is a timeless idea—and one that former Dollar General CEO Cal Turner Jr. credits for growing his family’s business into a billion-dollar enterprise. Join us as he shares stories straight from the entrepreneurial front lines, along with insight into his father’s founding strategy and why it worked. We’ll also hear from Dave and his … [Read more...] about #273: Cal Turner Jr.—Lessons From Dollar General