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Chuck Violand

Founder of Violand Management Associates, he is a respected voice in small business leadership and a longtime speaker and contributor. He authors the Monday Morning Notes series and books including The Entrepreneurial Conspiracy and Forging Dynasty Businesses.
Human Resources

Falling In Love

We think our new employee is the most beautiful and competent employee i...
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Chuck Violand

Leadership and Management

Fired Up

Many of us experience having a long-term employee who was perfect for th...
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Chuck Violand

Teams and Culture

The Cherry On Top

I know a high-level executive whose cherry on top for his customers is t...
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Chuck Violand

Leadership and Management

Keeping it Real

“Every day, every one of us needs to ask ourselves an important question...
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Chuck Violand

Leadership and Management

$400 Decision

Whenever you find yourself faced with delegating the authority to make d...
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Chuck Violand

Teams and Culture

Grocery Store Test

This relationship-building skill plays a central role in a company’s con...
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Chuck Violand

Teams and Culture

Futurists

Strategic planning is about new beginnings and identifying a future that...
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Chuck Violand

Foundations for enduring leadership

Learn the proven tools and frameworks drawn from decades of experience guiding growing businesses.
Most of the problems small businesses experience have more to do with the business owner's behaviors than they do with markets, competitors, or having the right processes in place. This is because small businesses are reflections of their owners and frequently take on the owner's behavioral characteristics.

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People are one of the few remaining, reliable sources of sustainable, competitive advantage. Competitors will copy marketing strategies, and technology and process advantages will fade over time, but having the best people for your organization will turn customers into raving fans, allowing you to have a more enjoyable ride as you achieve your goals.
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