by Howard Cleveland | Aug 25, 2023 | Howard
In the early stages of a company, Founder CEOs are closer to peers than bosses. Everyone is working around the clock to make the business work. Relationships are often personal and somewhat informal. As the company grows, new employees join the company and the...
by Howard Cleveland | Aug 2, 2023 | Howard
In our previous blog, we discussed three of the common challenges new leaders face: (1) Communicating with your team in a way that boosts engagement and productivity; (2) Delegating effectively; (3) Managing your time. In this blog, we are continuing our conversation....
by Howard Cleveland | Jul 24, 2023 | Howard
Over the past two years, I have seen a dramatic rise in the number of middle managers seeking coaching because they are overwhelmed and uncertain of how to effectively manage their teams. They are putting pressure on themselves, but they are also feeling...
by Howard Cleveland | Jul 21, 2023 | Howard
We all remember that old game of “Telephone” or “Pass it Down.” You whisper a phrase to the person next to you, they pass it on, and by the time it reaches the end of the line, “Three Blind Mice” has transformed into “Freeze, Pine, Rice.” The...
by Meg Crosby | Jul 11, 2023 | Meg
As companies grow and scale, injecting accountability structures into the culture becomes critical. As Peter Drucker famously said, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Currently, two of the most popular goal setting frameworks are John Doerr’s Objectives...