At the end of each year people start talking about what to expect in the year to come. Anticipated music trends, the color of the year, the next fashion craze. Being successful in business is all about being ahead of the curve. Staying ahead of the competition, of clients’ needs, of market shifts, of industry […]
Year end means profit and loss numbers are coming in and the reality of what Covid has done to your business is in the books. If you were experiencing even a little trouble with employee engagement, cross functional collaboration, or productivity before, you likely have seen a major dip in profitability. It’s times like these […]
At this time of year, we enjoy reflecting on the wonderful people and businesses we work with and how grateful we are. Thank you for putting your trust in Liddell Consulting Group. We wish you a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving. “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he […]
All leaders feel some sense of responsibility over their business and employees. All leaders acknowledge that their actions have an impact on those looking to them for direction. But what leadership ownership really gets to the heart of is the need to take responsibility even for outcomes that are out of your hands. Whether directives […]
Call it a strategic plan, business plan, growth plan, operational plan. Whatever you call it, hopefully you are well on your way with your 2021 planning. Just having a plan, however, doesn’t necessarily mean you are certain to grow. What matters is the fact that you have set measurable goals and are holding yourself accountable. […]
Last week we talked about what has changed for leaders and what hasn’t as the expectations of leadership have evolved. As we sit around waiting for votes to be counted to find out who the next leader of the free world will be, we thought now would be a good time to talk about self-awareness […]
With more generations represented the workforce than at any other time in modern history, leaders have a unique opportunity to be better than ever before. Diversity in expectations and needs, as well as approaches and capabilities provide leaders with the chance to learn how to face future challenges from a new vantage point. Looking at […]
You hired them for a reason. Their perspectives and ideas and experience have to potential to cost you or benefit you. We say it almost every week, a healthy company culture is built on trust. Do your employees trust you and your leadership enough to speak up? Establishing a trusting relationship with the people around […]
Work style has seen a significant shift since March. Remote workforces have grown exponentially. It happened so fast for some companies that workflow and processes have been playing catchup ever since. Leaders have largely caught up by scheduling video calls and virtual meetings to make up for the in-office practices and to ensure work stays […]