It is hard to believe 2022 is half over already. Yet here we are in the middle of June. That means at Studer Family of Companies (SFOC), it is time for mid-year reviews. Many times, companies schedule annual performance reviews. They have one-on-one meetings, and they...
My writings are based on experiences, either my own or those I hear about from others. Today I’d like to write about that ability one achieves to be able to not confuse effort with results. Yes, I admire effort. Yes, effort often leads to results. Effort can be a very...
All jobs have their good points and their moments of challenge. To me, one of the most challenging roles of all is done by those who work in middle management. A middle manager is not in the senior role and not in the hourly role. They are sandwiched in between and...
I heard a story this week from someone who attended a high school awards ceremony where they gave an “All-In” Award. It was given to the senior who consistently exuded positivity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to jump in and help when needed. The presenter mentioned...
When times are hard or things are busy, companies tend to stop onboarding. Yet these are the times it’s most important to get new hires engaged and immersed in the culture quickly. It used to be standard to wait 30 days to check in on a new employee. We...
When can we start holding people accountable again? This is a question I frequently receive. It does not mean that there is no accountability. What it does mean is that due to staff shortages, leaders are tending to lower the bar on expectations and...
