lead and manage

How many of your people would you rehire? (And what that says about your culture.)

By John Nieuwenburg / April 21, 2026

Ask most business owners how many of their current team they’d rehire from scratch, and the most common answer is about half. That’s not a hiring problem, it’s a culture problem. Culture isn’t the byproduct of great results. It’s the precursor. Get it right, and everything else becomes easier.

How to Implement a Daily Huddle

By John Nieuwenburg / October 22, 2024

Do your people come to you for every little thing? Do you wish your staff would take initiative on their own? Try implementing a daily huddle.

How to Build a Winning Team

By John Nieuwenburg / October 14, 2024

The essence of team management is getting the right people, doing the right things, right. These 3 pillars will help you do that effectively

How to Onboard a Virtual Assistant

By John Nieuwenburg / August 20, 2024

The first few days and weeks you spend with your new hire are critical to developing trust and rapport. Here’s how to get this new relationship off to a great start.

Want to be a better leader? Learn to ask better questions.

By John Nieuwenburg / October 25, 2022

Many business owners fall into the trap of believing that good leadership is about having the right answers. A better approach is to ask the right questions.

How to get every team member rowing in the SAME direction

By John Nieuwenburg / October 11, 2022

The most powerful thing you can do as a leader is to get everyone rowing in the same direction by implementing a team meeting rhythm.

The power of asking a better question

By John Nieuwenburg / June 21, 2021

If you’re feeling stressed out and overwhelmed with all of the things you need to do, a shift in how you ask one simple question can change everything for you.