Conflict. It’s easier to avoid than to deal with it. But Steve Brechter and guest author Dave Butler explain the art of successful conflict resolution.
Category: Organizational Development
How to Prepare For and Have Difficult Discussions Author
How do you prepare for and have difficult discussions – especially ones that involve budget and/or negotiations? GSA teaches you how to have a difficult discussion here.
IRS to Audit Firms for Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors Author
The Gray Stone Advisors team is providing this urgent “heads up” regarding increased vigilance by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the misclassification of independent contractors. Misclassifying Employees This issue was addressed in the Aug. 27 NBAA Newsletter entitled “IRS Tightens Scrutiny of Worker Misclassification.” There are many instances in our industry where unintentional employee
Reading for Leading: Essential Books for Aviation Leaders Author
If you’re looking for an excellent list of essential books for aviation leaders, search no further than these tops recommended titles.
Process 101: How to Build a Process-Driven Flight Department Author
There’s a guaranteed way to improve your operating efficiency, lower costs and ensure consistent service delivery. Build a process-driven flight department.
Getting Involved in the Business Aviation Industry: Why Bother? Author
In the business aviation industry, many of us grapple with how to keep up with the avalanche of new ideas, technical developments and regulatory requirements coming at us every day. But if we choose not to keep up, we’re at risk of becoming obsolete in a very short period of time, and that time frame is getting shorter every day.
Do I Have What it Takes to be a Transformational Leader? Author
True leaders work behind the scenes and with very little motion. Here are 20 questions to determine if you’re ready to be a transformational leader.
Process 101: The Case for Process Management in Business Aviation Author
Steve Brechter shares 10 reasons why process management in business aviation organizations is critical. Then build a business case to become process-driven.
4 Ways to Get Started as a New Business Aviation Director Author
Every day in the life of a new business aviation director is different. Here’s how to be your most effective during the first 100 days on the job.
Think Differently: 5 Ways to Get Ahead in Business Aviation Author
Mark Twain once said,“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” What’s the message? If you want to get ahead in business aviation today, you’ve got to step out of your comfort zone and think differently. The most effective leaders in our industry have a greatly