ARTICLES BY DR. ANDY NEILLIE, CSP
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The Problem Of Micromanagement
Good leaders understand at the end of the day, they are accountable for their business.
Good leaders also understand that to grow a successful business, they can’t do it all. We need the skills and talents of others. That means trusting the people to whom we delegate responsibility.
What happens when we delegate, but don’t trust?
It’s called micromanagement.
After years in corporate food services management, “Beth” took early retirement and bought a franchise business in the restaurant industry.
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Read MoreThe Danger Of Being Unteachable
After researching opportunities, “Bob” and “Mary” bought a franchise business in the quick serve restaurant (QSR) industry. The franchise was proven and, having been in existence for more than 25 years, was well established as a profitable business model for its franchisees.
In two short years, Bob and Mary closed their doors. To talk with them, it was all the franchise company’s fault. “Not enough corporate support” was what they said.
Upon closure of their store,
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Read MoreWhen Second Place Wins
We’ve all heard the phrase.
“Win at all costs”.
Is it true?
Or is there a different and more important win?
Earlier this month at the South Dakota Class A Golf Tournament defending champion Kate Wynja finished first again, winning medalist honors and helping her Sioux Falls Christian team secure the state championship.
Except she realized she had turned in an incorrect scorecard. Her “4” on the final hole should have been a “5”.
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Read MoreWhat Makes A Good Manager?
What makes a good manager?
Recently a friend of mine was reflecting on the best manager he ever had.
“While I’ve been self-employed most of my life, in those seasons where I worked for a company, Denise Birling was the best manager I ever had.
The best way I can describe Denise’s leadership is that she stayed close enough to keep her finger on the pulse, but far enough away so as not to breathe down your neck.
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