Annual Performance Reviews Still Matter (When Done Right)
Believe it or not, we’re already in Q4. That means bonuses, raises, and the year-end annual performance reviews…
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Tenure vs Leadership: Why Loyalty Doesn’t Equal Capability
“They’ve been here the longest, so they should lead.” Mike Dixon, President and COO of Hoops, recently posted…
Build a Team That Operates the Same (Not Thinks the Same)
Our President and COO Mike Dixon didn’t get to pick his squad while serving in the U.S. Army.…
Culture Is What You Tolerate, Not What’s on the Wall
“You don’t fix company culture with perks, surveys, or offsite retreats. Here’s the thing: Culture isn’t what you…
Stop Promoting Reactively: How to Build Managers More Intentionally
Chances are you’ve been here before. You have an all-star employee who’s been crushing it for two or…
Why Nearly Half of Senior Hires Fail (And What Companies Can Do About It)
Here’s a number worth a double-take: nearly half of all new hires, especially at the senior level, fail…
Your Best Employee Might Be Your Worst Manager (And That’s Not Their Fault)
Here’s a scenario that plays out in HVAC shops, construction companies, manufacturing floors, and similar trades businesses across…
New Year Eliminations: What Leaders Should Stop Doing to Lead Lighter in 2026
It is January, which means the internet is about to hand you a fresh list of ways to…
Why 360 Reviews are Essential to Your Leadership Development Programs in 2026
Most companies spend far more time planning their strategy than strengthening the people responsible for leading it. It…
The Leadership Drag: How to Help Leaders Regain Momentum
Not all leaders fail because they lack skill. They struggle because the conditions around them create drag. Drag…
Leadership Training: What It Is and Why It Pays Off in 2025
You didn’t build your business by standing still—and your people won’t grow if you do. Leadership training isn’t…
Top 7 Ways Employers Are Boosting Employee Recognition in 2025 to Supercharge Performance
In 2025, employee recognition is the secret sauce for business leaders—CEOs, CHROs, and HR executives—looking to ignite performance,…
How to Measure & Improve Employee Performance in 2025
Annual performance reviews? They’re fading fast—and for good reason. In 2025, measuring and improving employee performance is a…
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