Posts written by Mason Myers
Is It Better to Make Employees Fit Roles or Roles Fit Employees?
Employee Role Playing Over a grill this past weekend, a debate arose among friends about whether it is better to help employees change to fit the role you envision for them, or change their role to fit their strengths. The VP of Sales in a… Continue reading
Nature and the Great Outdoors: Important Aid to Business Owners
A Productivity “Exercise” for Business Owners A walk in nature is the most productive activity I do. It is so easy to forget this and forge ahead with work indoors, but each time I hike or walk (most often through the Marin Headlands or Mt… Continue reading
Company Culture a Superman-Strong Competitive Advantage
In a very difficult environment for small vocational schools recently, the National Holistic Institute, one of the best massage schools in the country where I am a co-owner, is surviving and thriving. A key reason behind the organization’s success is its unique, palpable company culture… Continue reading
Three Cheers to the Lazerows and Buddy Media
I love my job (if you can call it that) because I get to work with excellent entrepreneurs and business owners. They are inspiring people with the optimism to improve the world, the bravery to double down on the roller coaster of the inevitable ups… Continue reading
Business Strategy Plans Not Working? – Top Down vs Bottom-Up
Business Strategy Plans Business strategy, in my opinion, usually develops over time rather than being a master business strategy plan from the CEO. It is often tempting to think that we can devise a master business strategy plan and then focus on executing that strategy.… Continue reading