Small Business | Scott Ence

Discrimination. It's a scary word! What do I really need to know?

Discrimination is a word that strikes fear in many small companies with no HR person or lawyer to talk to. Let's start with a simple...

Four Steps to Effective Delegation

Leaders in start ups and small companies are asked to do many things with limited time and resources. They can't possibly do everything...

Team Meetings People Actually Look Forward To!!!

Let's say you are a new leader, with people reporting to you now... or... you have been a leader for a while, but inherited a new team. ...

The single hardest thing about managing people...

Anyone who moves into a management position will tell you that at some point, things change. Something clicks. A switch flips. ...

Why the "Friend Zone" can be a bad place for a leader to be...

Have you ever had a boss who is waaaaay to impersonal? Way too cold? Like, doesn't take time to connect on a personal level with anyone...

The Key to a Successful Salary Increase Conversation

Raises. Promotions. Salary adjustments. Salary increases. Annual salary reviews. Call them whatever you want, this simple fact remains:...

Guide to Truly Effective One-on-One Meetings

Many say an occasional "one-on-one" (1:1) with your employee will build your relationship with them and help you get to know them better....

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