Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in Forbes. I’m about to share an unpopular opinion: The self-made person is a myth. No successful entrepreneur or business leader is a self-made man or woman. If you think you are, then you need to take a long, hard...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in Forbes. Building an all-star team is one of the biggest challenges business leaders face. Nothing affects your company’s growth and culture more than the people you hire and retain. Competitors can imitate your p...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in BOSS Magazine. Business leaders must continue growing and take an active role in the personal growth of team members. Identifying and monitoring professional and organizational goals is standard operating procedure...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in SmallBiz Daily. Leaders, I have news for you: Problems don’t go away on their own, no matter how hard we wish them to. Part of being a leader is dealing with difficult situations – whether they are mere annoyan...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in Inc. Holding people accountable shouldn’t amount to punishment – it’s an opportunity to contribute in a transparent way. Accountability. What do you envision when you hear the word? Standing before a...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in BOSS Magazine. Effective self-assessment depends on regularly asking and answering tough questions Effective business leaders excel at self-assessment — regularly setting aside time to get honest with themselves ...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in Small Biz Daily. When I meet with a team for a coaching session, I often find that everyone looks to me for all the answers. While I am there to help them get their priorities together and align their business and ...
Andy BaileyPicture this: You’re in your office reviewing your company’s quarterly financials. You’ve got a smartphone buzzing on your desk. Your office phone is ringing, and team members keep popping their heads in to ask questions — not to mention,...
Andy BaileyThis article originally appeared in Forbes. Any business owner or manager will tell you that hiring is one of the hardest things they do. It’s difficult to find genuine A-players who not only have the skills a position demands but also make meaning...
Dale MeadorThis article originally appeared in AllBusiness. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with the leadership team at Kinco in Portland, Oregon, to help them begin strengthening their long-term business strategy. Kinco is a leading supplier of premi...
