Posts by Jerry Olson
Are You Too Close for Comfort?
One beautiful autumn day, I had a long break between meetings. It was the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and a quick workout in, so I jumped on my bike and headed off on one of my regular routes. Just about halfway, I approached a stop sign at an all-to-familiar, seldom-used, and totally…
Read MoreEffective Leadership through Uncharted Territories
The pandemic has affected each of us differently but one thing we can all agree on is that business as we knew it has forever changed. As leaders, we must be flexible to these changes. Does your leadership style allow for that? Are your skills keeping up? Keep those questions in mind as we look…
Read MoreTrouble in Recruiting Paradise?
This is a difficult time for any company looking to add to their teams, which is pretty much every company we talk to. Even before the pandemic, labor markets were especially tight. Now, many employers are having trouble finding and keeping people on their staff to do the work. In the current construction market, where…
Read MoreWill Your Vision Ensure Your Company’s Survival?
Every business faces an existential dilemma. Its founder(s) conceived the business with a plan for where they want to go. They’ve dreamed of making a difference in the world but in most cases, that dream never becomes reality. Small Business Administration (SBA) statistics show only half of new businesses are still operating five years after…
Read MoreIt’s Time to be a Resilient Leader
Times of chaos and crisis are troubling. Currently, our economy, public health, government, politics and just about every aspect of our lives is unsettled and uncertain. For those of us who, in the past decade, have grown used to a predictable future, this is a difficult time. Whether your business is flourishing unexpectedly or struggling…
Read MoreAccelerate Business with Solid Core Processes
A company’s Core Processes can provide a competitive advantage in accelerating it beyond its competitors. Far too often, a business struggling to grow neglects this key aspect of business. We see this frequently in small businesses where the owner can see the scope of the business. He or she often assumes that their employees know…
Read MoreGo Further with Faster Decision-Making
Do you have a vision of growing your business into more than it is today but feel like you keep getting stuck? Accomplishing your goal of a bigger and better future will require changes to how your business is run. Hand-in-hand with those changes come all the decisions to be made. Unfortunately, as businesses grow…
Read MorePeople Strategies in a Full Employment Economy
How One Company Achieved a Nearly-Full Employee Capacity During a Full Employment Economy Like many businesses, a Resultants client was having a difficult time hiring for a few key positions that pay well but are hard to fill. As a small business, having 12 open positions was severely affecting their productivity. Fast forward one year…
Read MoreRight People, Right Seats Starts with These Questions
Right People, Right Seats. You’ve heard it over and over but do you know what this short phrase really means? Understanding how this concept affects your business is pivotal in accelerating your organization forward, reaching your long-term vision and building value. Right People, Right Seats is not simple. Finding a great candidate for a currently…
Read MoreLeading People: The Foundation of Business Strategy
In his article originally published in the October issue of the Housing First Minnesota Digest, Jerry Olson explains how business success is built on a foundation of people working together as a great team toward a common goal. Unfortunately, only about 20% of employees feel they are part of a great team. Great teams require…
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