Veterans Support Syndicate

Drive results with emotions. Yes, even anger

What separates leaders who are inspiring and motivating from those who aren’t? The most powerful characteristic is the ability to use emotions effectively. That’s what the 360-degree feedback data from over 200,000 participants said about their leaders in my research with my co-authors for our book, The Inspiring Leader. In my work with executives sinceContinueContinue reading “Drive results with emotions. Yes, even anger”

10 Best Punch Clocks for Small Businesses

For a small business, resources are often scarce. You’re often pressed to do more with less when it comes to your budget and the time your team has. Minutes count when you’re chasing efficiency, but you can’t begin to unpack how to save time (and money) if you don’t know precisely how you’re currently spendingContinueContinue reading “10 Best Punch Clocks for Small Businesses”

Payroll Taxes by State (2024/25)

Working out if you’re paying the right taxes for your employees can lead to a lot of stress and anxiety. It’s the sort of thing you’ve got to get right or you risk the wrath of everyone from your team members to the IRS! On top of this, local law can vary massively from stateContinueContinue reading “Payroll Taxes by State (2024/25)”

Ohio Minimum Wage Laws explained For Small Businesses

Every year, Ohio’s minimum wage rises based on inflation. With every minimum wage increase, small business owners need to make sure their payroll is up to date and compliant as well as accounting for increased labor costs in their budget. Accidentally paying your people the wrong wage can leave your business open to costly fines andContinueContinue reading “Ohio Minimum Wage Laws explained For Small Businesses”

Find a corner to make a difference

If you are a supervisor of 8 people in your organization of 100,000+ employees, simply focus on the culture you can create with those 8 employees. Do what you can, with what you have, where you are, as Roosevelt once said. Outsiders will notice, and your microculture will spread. HT to Seth Godin, January 30ContinueContinue reading “Find a corner to make a difference”