by Larry Mandelberg | Mar 24, 2019 | Business, Human Resources, Leaders, Leadership, Staffing, Strategic Planning
(Part 1 of 3) When babies are borne, they come complete with their own set of fingers, toes, and, to their parents’ joy & frustration, their very own personality. So too, from the moment of conception, each business has its own culture. The simultaneous... 
by Larry Mandelberg | Feb 20, 2019 | Business, Business Growth, Delegation, Employees, General, Leadership, Management, Staff Development, Training Staff, Uncategorized
Sam Walton once stated that his ability to make good decisions was developed by making bad ones. Many decisions are made with insufficient data or experience. Ultimately, we make decisions based on the experiences and knowledge we’ve accumulated. I find most people... 
by Larry Mandelberg | Jan 23, 2019 | Business, Business Communication, Communication, Employees, Management
Have you ever had to confront an elephant in the room? You know exactly what the phrase means–there is a problem several people know about and no one wants to discuss. In business, these elephants can bring even the mightiest organization to a grinding halt. Small... 
by Larry Mandelberg | Dec 23, 2018 | Business, Decision-making, Leaders, Leadership
Leaders face subtle yet profound pressures, unseen and unfamiliar to most. They’re expected to solve problems their organizations have never faced, do so swiftly, with confidence, and little impact or cost. Pressure to perform routinely comes from three places … and... 
by Larry Mandelberg | Oct 23, 2018 | Business, Business Growth, Leaders, Leadership, Management, Managers, Small Business, Staff Development, Staffing, Strategic Planning, Technology, Training Staff, Uncategorized
When it comes to change, the negative is exactly where most people tend to focus unless you help them focus on something else. Actively directing their focus is exactly the job of leadership. The best way to begin turning the sour lemons of change into sweet lemonade...