by Steven Fulmer | Mar 24, 2022 | Articles
Remember that Far Side cartoon (at least, I think it was Far Side!) where the dog finally catches the car? He sits next to it, a little forlorn, and the caption reads, “Now what?” Have you ever gotten a promotion and felt the same way? When someone gets promoted,...
by Steven Fulmer | Mar 16, 2022 | Articles
There is one simple and universal truth that, while clearly undeniable, often goes unnoticed or intentionally ignored by leaders especially. That truth is this: Every ‘yes’ is a ‘no’ to something else. Think about it. If you say yes to staying...
by Steven Fulmer | Mar 10, 2022 | Articles
With all due respect to The Godfather and a healthy fear of the mafia, Micheal Corleone got it wrong. I mean, come on — if you’re about to kill me for business, I’m gonna take that pretty personally, dontcha think? “It’s not personal,...
by Steven Fulmer | Mar 2, 2022 | Articles
When you oversee a team, certain things can start to feel pretty personal. Say you’ve got an employee who’s been with you for years. You enjoy working with them, they do great work, and you’re confident they’re happy with their job. Then one...