November 26, 2019

A Simple Process To Improve Any Area Of Your Business

Just before my son was born, my wife and I stocked up on IKEA furniture. I spent an entire weekend constructing bookshelves, toy crates, chairs and dressers. I hated it. I...

by Ian Mathews

Uncategorized

September 20, 2019

What Kind Of Teammate Are You?

This is my fifth season coaching youth sports. When I get a new group of kids, I find that they break into two groups. The first responds to every bit of coaching with...

by Ian Mathews

Uncategorized

September 12, 2019

How To Reduce Employee Turnover (The Glassdoor Dilemma)

“Damn. That’s gonna leave a mark.” “What?” “Another Glassdoor review and it’s a doozy.” “Print it out and let’s discuss at next week’s leadership...

by Ian Mathews

Hiring

Leadership

Management

Team Building

August 26, 2019

How The Pittsburgh Steelers Chose Team Culture Over Antonio Brown’s Elite Talent

Few can argue that Antonio Brown is immensely talented. Brown’s best five-year run will hold up against any wide receiver in NFL history. From 2014 to 2018, Antonio...

by Ian Mathews

Hiring

March 11, 2019

I learned the most important indicator of success with one of my first hires (it wasn’t grades)

“Ian, we need you to lead our intern program this summer.” “Do we have an intern program?” “Not yet. You’ll figure it out.” “Got it.” I was pumped. I was 24 years old and I...

by Ian Mathews

Hiring

March 11, 2019

Why Top Performers Don’t Always Get The Promotion

“Am I being considered for the sales manager job?” “Should you be?” “Of course. I’m the best sale rep in the office.” “Yes, you are an incredible sales rep. How do you think...

by Ian Mathews