by richardsimon | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
One of the most common mistakes made by new business leaders is thinking that to truly become a leader, you must follow a particular set of guidelines. They look at figures that society deems as leaders and attempt to replicate aspects of their publicly visible lives....
by richardsimon | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
The best employees in a company are usually educated, talented, and superstars at what they do. Because of their immense talents, they can also be highly sought after by other companies. That’s why managers have to do everything they can to appease good...
by richardsimon | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
When you ask most employees what they value most about the company they work for, transparency in their leadership is one of the most important things to people. Transparency in leadership essentially means keeping your employees informed and in the know. This...
by richardsimon | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
As the world continues to battle COVID-19, it seems that more and more events, concerts, and even weddings are being canceled or postponed. Fortunately, throughout these past few weeks, the situation has appeared to improve. This, however, does not mean we’re in...
by richardsimon | Jun 24, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
One thing every business should have is a mission statement. A mission statement is a clear, concise declaration of why you are in business. This isn’t about the impact you hope your company will have on the world at large, but rather a simple statement of your...
by richardsimon | May 29, 2020 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
One pitfall managers often struggle with is micromanaging their team. While it may seem to you that you just have high expectations and want to be in the loop, micromanaging employees can lead to your employees feeling that you do not trust them or have faith in their...
