I’ve had a number of folks share with me recently that they are being asked to do free work or "submit projects" when applying for posted opportunities. I define free work as something done specifically for that business that takes a measurable amount of time (1-2...
5 characteristics of a top performer
We all want to hire (and be!) a top performer... but what makes someone a top performer? In today's video I share with you 5 characteristic of a top performer. What characteristics would you add to this list? Share a comment below 👍
There are two prerequisites to starting a certification or licensing program
[Creating a Certification Series - Part 4] When people ask me about creating a certification program the first thing I always check in on is whether or not they meet the two criteria for starting a successful certification. First - a PROVEN business model The main...
What’s the difference between certification and licensing?
[Creating a Certification Series - Part 3] Licensing is about the WHAT. Certification is about the WHO. Licensing is about saying 'here's my stuff, here's what you can use and what you can/can't do with it'. Certification is about the person you are certifying - where...
3 signs that it may be time to create a certification program
[Creating a Certification Series - Part 2] One of the biggest questions I get about creating a certification is WHEN? "Is this something I should do now or later?" There is a ‘season’ of the business journey that I find especially ripe for creating a certification,...
Why are certification/licensing programs so hot right now?
[Creating a Certification Series] Why are certification/licensing programs so hot right now? Two reasons... 🔥🔥 #1 - They are an awesome way for YOU - the business owner - to leverage your IP into a long-term, recurring revenue stream. One that requires LESS of your...
Ups & Downs
You’ve started working with a new client and it hasn’t been as ‘smooth’ as you would like... and you are wondering if maybe it won't work out? You’ve hired a new team member and things haven't been moving as quickly as you hoped... and you are wondering if maybe they...
2021 Trends for Online Service Providers
As we look back to 2020 - and 'ease' into 2021 - what can we expect as service providers? What are the opportunities for us out there today and how can we make the most of them? To say 2020 was a doozy of a year is to put it mildly, and yet it was a year that opened...
Is it you or is it them? (team issues)
I do a lot of work with people around their teams – and what I've come to see is that it's a 50/50 split when something isn't working. 50% of the time it's a "wrong person was hired for the role" issue. And the other 50% of the time it's a leadership issue – not...
How not to use assessments in hiring
I love me a good assessment! But... they are often misused in the hiring process (and might actually get in the way of finding the right person.)
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