by Greg Mitchell | Oct 12, 2026 | Recruitment, Culture, Leadership, Success Through People Model, Teams
Culture add hiring is one of the simplest ways for small businesses to build the team (and culture) they actually want, and perhaps need. Hiring in a small business is high-stakes. That’s why “Recruit Right” is an important component of our Success Through People©...
by Greg Mitchell | Sep 1, 2026 | Expectations, Accountability, Culture, Engagement, Success Through People Model
Role clarity in a small business is the difference between momentum and constant rework. It answers one simple question: who owns what? If you’ve been in and around small business for any length of time, I suspect you’ve at some point said, or heard someone else say,...
by Greg Mitchell | Feb 19, 2026 | Engagement, Culture, Leadership, Success Through People Model, Teams
“Stop chasing naysayers. If you’re leading change, your best leverage is usually your champions and the ‘wait and see’ middle.” I was fortunate to recently be invited to present to a local business group on the subject of Building Great Teams. Part of the presentation...
by Greg Mitchell | Feb 6, 2026 | Success Through People Model, Leadership
The first 90 days of leading a team will shape expectations, trust, and performance. The start of the year is a common time for change. New goals, new structures… and for many people, a new leadership role. If you’ve recently stepped into a role in which you’re...
by Greg Mitchell | Jan 21, 2026 | Culture, Engagement, Leadership, Success Through People Model
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with businesses of all shapes and sizes. And, just as you can with people, I’ve found that you can quickly pick up on things that help you form an impression of the “personality” of a business (I’m tempted to use the word...