Short videos that help you begin making changes in your business and let you get a feel for what you'll be working on in the Tradies Toolbox Coaching Program.
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https://www.smallfish.us/a-job-or-a-purpose/
We’re all looking for the magic key to managing employees. But despite all the support, the benefits, the encouragement … they never seem to care as much about the business as you do. That’s natural. They haven’t poured their heart and soul into it for as long as you have. And,...
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https://www.smallfish.us/when-you-lose-your-best-customer/
They’re that wonderful customer. You’ve worked with them for years, but now they’re gone. This has happened to my clients on occasion, and it really hurts. It can shake them to their foundation if they let it. Here’s how I’ve helped pull them back from the ledge. The first two principles...
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https://www.smallfish.us/yeah-ghostings-a-thing/
You’ve probably heard the stories by now. An employee just chooses to disappear one day without a trace. No contact at all. It doesn’t really matter where this phenomenon came from. What matters is what it tells you about your organization. And yes, it really hurts. There are a few reasons...
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https://www.smallfish.us/hiring-for-values/
Like most people, my values have changed quite slowly during my life. I can identify a few distinct places where values shifted – like when I graduated from college – but it’s not common. As I’ve aged, I’ve become clearer about what my values are – but it’s more about learning...
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https://www.smallfish.us/confidence-comes-after/
I can get stuck in planning things, and perhaps you can as well. It’s a way to attempt to control risk. It builds your confidence to make a decision and start moving. At least you hope it does. But here’s the secret: The confidence actually comes after achieving something. Even if...
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https://www.smallfish.us/job-dissatisfaction/
The absence of job dissatisfaction is not satisfaction, much less engagement. That was a powerful conclusion from the research of Fredrick Herzberg back in the middle of the last century, and it is certainly true today. It’s a fundamental principle of how we engage employees and others who work for us....
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https://www.smallfish.us/the-perfect-customers/
I just released a new webinar, so I wanted to make sure you’re able to take advantage of it. You can connect for free with the information down below – and these webinars are always live, not recorded. I’m digging into the struggle that we all have with attracting the right...
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