11 Monday Feb 2013
Posted in Ask Dew
Dew: Every time I tell my associate to correct an error or tell her to do something she says I’m being bossy or mean. How can I change my approach? -Carl
Carl, it looks like you’ve already taken the first step: realizing you need to change your approach. I’ve found that this kind of misunderstanding generally revolves around two issues:
21 Monday Jan 2013
Posted in Goal Setting
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Recently, one of my coaching clients (Frank) told me that there was too much drama in his office and he couldn’t concentrate. He had reached the point of questioning whether or not he wanted to stay at the company or look for a new job.
The culprit: Gossip.
The account executive who worked on Frank’s accounts had gone to another team member and complained that Frank was too bossy. Continue reading »
11 Monday Jun 2012
Posted in Sales Tips
I’ve heard the term “we have an open door policy” since my very first day at my first “real job.” For years, I too bought into this policy and believed it was the best way to run a business.
Well, today I am making an announcement:
Yes, it’s time. Continue reading »