by joshuarivers | Feb 14, 2013 | Leadership, Personal Growth
No, I’m not talking about my skills as an actor. I’m talking about conduct. I worked for Hardee’s from age 16 to 19 (there was a little break in there for college). I was able to move up the ladder fairly quickly there. By the time I 17, I was a...
by joshuarivers | Jan 31, 2013 | Leadership
In my previous post, I mentioned the value of receiving buy-in from those you lead. Buy-in is essential for any team to be successful – whether it is at work or at home. I also shared the buy-in I’m receiving from my wife regarding my business startup. I shared...
by joshuarivers | Jan 29, 2013 | Leadership
Every successful leader needs buy-in from their team. This is true whether you are talking about an office or a factory; a restaurant or a retail store; in a business or at home. Buy-in is not just passive acceptance of a change. It is actively supporting the decision...
by joshuarivers | Jan 24, 2013 | Leadership, Personal Growth
Meet John. He’s not average. Yesterday, I stopped at a gas station on my way to work. I was standing in one line, and overheard John talking woth the other cashier and a boy (maybe 12-15). I didn’t hear what the boy did, but he did some good deed....
by joshuarivers | Jan 16, 2013 | Leadership, Personal Growth
On the EntreLeadership podcast, Chris LoCurto interviewed Lisa Earle McLeod about a better approach to sales and sales management. She talked about having a NSP – Noble Sales Purpose. The premise is that you focus on the benefit of the customer instead of the...
by joshuarivers | Jan 11, 2013 | Leadership, Personal Growth
What kind of customer are you? How do you react if you don’t receive the best service? Would you like your customers to act that way? I worked in several restaurants when I was younger, so I have a certain expectation when I go out to eat. I have a good understanding...
