Sometimes achieving your business goals requires employee changes. Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to be intentional and positive when employees aren’t in alignment with your business goals.

Finding efficiencies may also create a casualty list. Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to help employees manage the stress they feel as a result of doing more with less for the past three years.

Involve employees in business decisions to make them feel more engaged. Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to be intentional in connecting with employees on a regular basis, and by involving them in business’ decisions.

A values statement creates common goals and ideals for employees. Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to instill a common goal, regardless of the economy, through a company values statement.

Have employee expectations for their jobs changed? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss changes in the way employees see their jobs as a greater source of personal fulfillment, and how that impacts productivity.

Isn't an employee's personal life off limits to their employers? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to report that employee expectations and anticipations have changed about the connection between personal and professional fulfillment.

What can you do to show employees you care about their personal life? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why connecting with employees on a more personal level is the right thing to do and also a management best practice.

Are you a character or do you have character? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the core values of someone who has character, plus the importance of demonstrating the character and values of your small business.

To quote the great UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden, “Ability may take you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the character strengths of leadership: kindness, humility and striving for excellence.

What is the ROI of personal character? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why customers connect with those with compatible values, plus the power of asking, “What can I do to help you?”