Small business owners can motivate employees by promoting culture over results. Really own the reason WHY the company exists – assuming it’s fairly altruistic – and employees will want to help more. Speak the culture. Live the culture. Really own WHY you…
Blogs don’t have to be scary. They don’t have to be long or long-winded. They don’t have to lecture or be too nice. And blogs certainly don’t have to be time consuming. Seth Godin writes about a blog a day….
I didn’t start Tinderbox Consulting. I believe in God. I am a Christ Follower. Three years ago, when I found myself unemployed (again), I was determined to get another “real job.” God had different plans. Because I listened and obeyed…
No you won’t. And we both know it. It’s not because I don’t trust you. It’s because I do the same thing. I’m running late and am embarrassed that I’m running late so I text you to let you know….
A friend of mine said to me while discussing a work issue, “I’m smart enough to know better, but not smart enough to know why.” His meaning was that he knew he was being taken advantage of, he just didn’t…
As a small business owner, the world can seem overwhelming at times. There are so many hats to wear, and so many fires to put out. Sometimes, you have approach things from a different angle. Instead of being reactive, think…
Josh King and Tinderbox were recently featured in an article on the marketing and content creation platform Docurated. The article garnered advice from digital media experts across the country about the magic ingredient that will make your digital strategy tick….
Sometimes startups are feared because of the disruption they cause. Think Google and how they treat employees (dog-friendly, free food, etc.). Think Uber or Lyft. Think Airbnb. Don’t fear the disruption. Embrace it. Corral it. Train it to be disruption…
Reciprocity makes… Wait, scratch that. Just being a decent person makes this world a better place. Still, reciprocity is huge and can go a long way towards improving relationships. Great examples of reciprocity: following back someone that follows you, returning…
As a biz owner, you have to (or should) make tough choices. Like not assigning work to team members who have no business doing that work. Which doesn’t mean they aren’t a good fit for your team, or that they…
