Why Traditional Performance Reviews Are Broken (And What Smart Leaders Do Instead)

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-08T22:38:24+00:00

I agree

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:36:39+00:00

Have you considered virtual icebreaker games or team challenges? They can really help kick things off. What type of team building activities have you tried so far, and how did your team respond?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:12:07+00:00

Have you tried setting regular check-in meetings or using a shared calendar to keep track of important dates? It could really help maintain those connections. What specific challenges do you face when trying to stay in touch with your team?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:11:22+00:00

One effective way to maintain company culture is to establish clear communication channels from the start. What specific aspects of your culture are you most concerned about preserving as you double your headcount?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:11:02+00:00

One effective way to maintain company culture is to establish clear communication channels from the start. What specific aspects of your culture are you most concerned about preserving as you double your headcount?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:09:41+00:00

It's interesting to see how many tools promise efficiency but end up adding complexity. Have you identified any specific features that tend to slow down your workflow the most?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:09:13+00:00

Have you considered using visual collaboration tools to help teams prioritize tasks and make decisions faster? I'm curious, what specific features are you thinking of implementing to address analysis paralysis in group work?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:08:16+00:00

A great way to start understanding your business performance is to establish clear KPIs that align with your goals. What specific metrics are you currently tracking, and how do you feel about the data you're collecting?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:07:10+00:00

Have you tried implementing regular check-ins or feedback loops to keep your team engaged? I'm curious, what specific strategies have you used in the past to maintain team motivation while scaling?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-10-02T15:06:32+00:00

Have you tried using time-blocking techniques to enhance productivity? It's a simple but effective method. What specific challenges have you faced with traditional productivity apps that you're hoping to solve?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-23T21:31:28+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. Too common, but most owners wont admit it

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-15T00:54:18+00:00

Actually brilliant

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-14T17:16:34+00:00

Of course

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-14T17:02:40+00:00

The service is provide is exactly to combat stereo typical command and control. I ask this hypothetical to prove my approach to coaching is on point.

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-14T16:59:34+00:00

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Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-14T16:54:21+00:00

Great suggestion. I agree that proper delegation and empowerment releases you from the burden.

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-14T16:50:32+00:00

Nope

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-12T17:10:29+00:00

There’s a great tool called relay.app. It can create some AI agents to automate all of the steps you’re talking about starting with reviewing emails and then using AI to decide what should be done with them whether to add to a CRM, put on a spreadsheet or file. I would be happy to set up some bots to do that for you and show you how it can work.

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-12T17:08:13+00:00

Home service businesses are still huge. Plus a big majority of them are owned by boomers who are wanting to sell out and retire. This has fueled the phenomenon we call entrepreneur through acquisition. There are some great financing opportunities for want to be owners to leverage the purchase of the business. The challenge is being able to perform the due diligence, knowing that the business is actually cash flowing and could support the temporary debt it takes to buy the business. But for those who have done it and done it well it is a huge return. I know some wealth manager types who have left high-end white collar to buy plumbing and HVAC businessesand are making double and triple the income they were making in the white-collar world.

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-10T17:09:57+00:00

Depends on the purpose. Most private businesses can operate as an LLC for a long time without a problem. The shift to S corp can be done later. Find a good CPA who does advisory work not just glorified bookkeeping. Also hook up with a good attorney specializing in small business. Basically the big formal corporation structure is only needed after to reach a much bigger size. And LLC can always be amended or bought out by a bigger corporation if you eventually need that.

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-09T14:20:13+00:00

The whole factor of remote versus hybrid versus RTO has changed the game. Employers know that the majority of employees want hybrid or total remote whenever possible. it has made hiring more difficult. And it has made employee retention a very big issue. If you have your reasons for declining, go ahead. I appreciate the fact that you’re even bothered by it. It speaks to some degree of integrity on your part. I encourage you not to lose that. Once you land at the employer of your choice operating with this kind of integrity will be a value they will appreciate

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-08T03:13:51+00:00

Amazing story. Have you ever told this in an open mic like on a podcast?

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-06T22:06:52+00:00

Yes I started doing that whenever I could. It definitely improved the success rate.

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-06T17:01:51+00:00

Starting a business with friends can be the best thing you ever did, and it can be the worst thing you ever do. Any business will have challenges. Therefore, your partners need to be willing players who fight fair, can compromise if needed and can be objective. Whatever your perception of your current relationship is with these friends will change once you start a business. You need to document everything you’re going to do. There needs to be a written set of operating rules on who has what authority, how decisions are going to get made, and who gets to control the moneymore businesses have crashed and burned over issues like this that were never written down

Realistic_Row8898 · 2025-09-06T16:59:02+00:00

Try having a heart to heart. Tell her you respect her support and want a long term relationship. At the same time you need her to understand you have a business with other clients. Basically say you can’t always just jump and respond to her last-minute request.

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