Category Archives: Hiring

The Fixer: Marcus Lemonis

Posted on October 1, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

We’re glad INC Magazine put Marcus on the cover. He has a unique set of skills, in going around the country and fixing people, process and product. We’ve been fans of ‘ The Profit’ on CNBC ever since it came … Continue reading →

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Memo to Barry: Fire Some People

Posted on September 30, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

We’ll assume you know that ‘Barry’ is President O. Well, he could start with himself, but I guess we’re stuck with him for a couple more years. Your board of directors (us) doesn’t think much of you, and would probably … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons Business Owners Need a Coach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

If you’re serious about making your business better, hire a coach or get into a peer group! Continue reading →

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Back to School for an MBA

Posted on June 9, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

Well, Fortune is finally getting with the program. They had an article on MBA programs and the changes to the programs in the last few years: leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, law and other key areas. It got us thinking: If we … Continue reading →

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Should Companies Monitor Their Employees Social Media?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

The Wall Street Journal wrote a big article about this topic in their print edition on May 12, and honestly, we should have put it out there sooner, because it’s a big topic for employers, not only in the hiring of … Continue reading →

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The Profit

Posted on March 10, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

I did a post on this show, which airs on CNBC at 8 pm Arizona time, midway through the last season, but I find the show fascinating. Basically, companies invite in Marcus Lemonis, a turnaround specialist and wealthy multi-time entrepreneur (best … Continue reading →

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Employee Engagement: One size can’t fit all

Posted on January 17, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

Julie Winkle Guilioni, writing in smartblogs.com/leadership had an interesting post that I downloaded recently. Now, after the first of the year, it might be time for you to rethink this topic. Here are her central points about what employees might … Continue reading →

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Three Tips for Pain Free Performance Reviews

Posted on January 3, 2014 by asechmentor@gmail.com

Before the holidays, just in time for performance review time in the US, eblin group published a guide to doing these things right.  Since you’re all doing them now (we hope), here are some tips. 1. Be Specific. What did … Continue reading →

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Financial Illiteracy

Posted on October 15, 2013 by asechmentor@gmail.com

Most of what you hear and read about defaut is just wrong and misguided Continue reading →

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To Motivate, Better to Take Away?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by asechmentor@gmail.com

OK, current business theory says that it’s better to positively coach your employees, especially the younger ones, rather than motivate through fear. Or maybe use both. Well the fear wing has been heard from. Kelly Goldsmith and Ravi Dhar, writing … Continue reading →

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