Hiring & Culture Posted by Julie Sellers
Hiring your first – or next – employee is one of the most important decisions a small business owner can make. Do it too soon, and you may strain your cash flow or bleed money (and frustration) on duplicated efforts. Wait too long, and you may feel too burnt out and busy to make the […]
Hiring & Culture Posted by Julie Sellers
A couple years ago during a 1-1, I was giving an employee feedback. It wasn’t harsh, nor was it a compliment. It was… feedback. As I delivered it, I could see the dissatisfaction rising in her; and without missing a beat, she confidently countered: “Julie, you hired me because of my skills and experience. Let […]
Ellevated Outcomes Fun Posted by Julie Sellers
January 1st was our 3rd birthday – hooray! But I have to admit: someone recently asked me (in a business context), “How was last year for you? How are you?” And ever the too honest / blunt woman, I replied, “I’m proud of our accomplishments last year… and I’m f****** tired. Both. That’s how I’m […]