"The very essence of leadership is...to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet." - Theodore M. Hesburgh

Are you between a rock and a hard place in trying to run your business?

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." John Quincy Adams

I believe that the future of the US economy is dependent upon the business success of small to mid sized firms. I also believe that the success of your business depends on your ability to attract, retain, and engage your employees. As the head of a small to mid sized business, you might not have the capital to compete financially with the large employers. Therefore, it becomes imperative that you further develop your leadership skills.

Are you finding it is lonely at the top?

"It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead -- and find no one there." Franklin D. Roosevelt

A management consultant will tell you what to do. Your direct reports will often tell you what you want to hear. A coach helps you unlock your own wisdom. As your leadership coach, I will tell you the truth, help you envision success and overcome obstacles. If your business depends on your employees, you need me to coach you.

Labor Shortage 101

"Inventories can be managed but people must be led." - H. Ross Perot

(Dr. Zeiss is the president of Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC. Parts of this article were taken from Dr. Zeiss's newest book published by Thomas Nelson Publishing entitled Get 'Em While They're Hot; How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Peak Performers in the Coming Labor Shortage.)
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that our economy will need 10 million more workers than will be available by 2011, and employers are already beginning to feel the pinch as the worst labor and skills shortage in recent history sets in. The first baby boomers, representing our largest generation with more than 77 million members, turn 60 this year and are preparing for retirement. The rapid loss of the collective skills, experience, and wisdom of these prime-time workers could devastate our economy and your business.
This situation is compounded by a growing skills gap as technological jobs replace lower skilled jobs that have become obsolete or have moved offshore, and skilled workers, of which there are already too few, enjoy more independence and mobility than ever before. Attracting, developing, and retaining qualified employees must become paramount to executives, lest their well-laid strategic plans become moot. The survivors of this labor and skill shortage will be organizations that strategically position themselves to meet their future human resources needs and retain peak performers.

Jill can help you find answers to the following:

  • What problems do you foresee or currently have in attracting, retaining and engaging employees?
  • What personal areas would you like a coach to help you strengthen?
  • Are you happy with your work life balance?
  • What three objectives would you like to meet in 2007?
  • What obstacles do you need to overcome to meet them?
  • Would assessments be helpful to you in understanding your leadership strengths?
  • Are your employees supportive of your business vision?

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