Leadership and Management
Busy Isn’t the Same as Growing
The busiest business owners aren’t always the ones growing. Learn ...
Articles
Insights and Resources for Business Growth
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Operations and Systems
Post-Surge Debriefs for Restoration Companies
Learn the 9 questions every restoration company should ask after a surge...
GPS Podcast
Growing Too Fast: What a $22 Million Disaster Project Taught Us About Scaling
Shawn Folks shares insights on large-loss work, scaling operations, deve...
Leadership and Management
The Hidden Ceiling in Small Business, Part II
Strong companies grow when leaders keep growing. Learn why continuous le...
Leadership and Management
The Quiet Advantage in a Volatile Market
Strong companies thrive in volatile markets by building disciplined, peo...
Leadership and Management
The Hidden Ceiling in Small Business, Part I
Growth plateaus often come from an owner’s leadership ceiling. See why c...
Human Resources
How to Fix Employee Performance 3 Reasons & Solutions
How do you fix employee performance? 3 reasons & solutions to corre...
Human Resources
Overcoming Hiring Challenges In The Restoration Industry
When it comes to hiring capable and motivated people in the cleaning and...
Human Resources
18th Anniversary Issue, Part II
In the current job market, highly talented job seekers can afford to be ...
Human Resources
18th Anniversary Issue, Part I
With record low unemployment causing intense competition for talented pe...
Human Resources
Empowerment VS. Entitlement, Part IV
We are never going to have a perfect workplace. It can even feel like th...
Human Resources
Empowerment VS. Entitlement, Part III
As a company grows, the employees needed to continue that growth change....
Leadership and Management
Money Troubles, Part 2
Money can change leadership attitudes over time. Discover the common tra...
Leadership and Management
Money Troubles, Part 1
Discover how business owners’ beliefs about money impact profitability, ...
Leadership and Management
Better Days Ahead: The Value of Business Coaching
When a business owner asked, “Why do I need coaching?” it sparked a deep...
Leadership and Management
After the Kickoff: Leadership Habits That Keep Q1 on Track
January sets the plan. February tests leadership. Learn how to keep your...
Leadership and Management
From Can-Do-It to Conduit: The Legacy Your Leadership Leaves
What legacy will your leadership leave? A reflection on character, humil...
Leadership and Management
From Can-Do-It to Conduit: Becoming the Leader Others Grow Through
True leadership is not about doing more. It is about growing others. Lea...
Operations and Systems
Understanding Business Life Cycles: Part XII
The ‘Them’ phase is where businesses thrive. Find out how to ensure sust...
Operations and Systems
Understanding Business Life Cycles: Part XI
Discover why achieving big goals can leave business owners feeling unful...
Operations and Systems
Understanding Business Life Cycles: Part X
Understand how companies in the ‘Them’ business cycle phase align people...
Operations and Systems
Understanding Business Life Cycles: Part IX
Are you leading your business to success or stalling its growth? Learn h...
Operations and Systems
Understanding Business Life Cycles: Part VIII
Understand how the right mix of IQ, BQ, and EQ can transform your compan...
Operations and Systems
Understanding Business Life Cycles: Part VII
Financial viability, stronger HR, and advanced systems—learn what’s need...
Teams and Culture
The Connection Between Food and Better Communication
Learn how food can open the door to better communication, stronger relat...
Teams and Culture
Standing Among Giants: The Roots of Lasting Success
Find out how building strong, unseen connections can help your business ...
Teams and Culture
Being Civil At Work, Part II
5 suggestions to help counter the rise of incivility in your business an...
Teams and Culture
Being Civil At Work
When things aren’t going well in business, stress goes up and civility s...
Teams and Culture
The Importance of Telling Stories
Culture is built through people and their stories. See how storytelling ...
Teams and Culture
Assumptions
Over time, the results of a handful of simple misunderstandings or misdi...