Small Business Confidential
Small Business Confidential
Production Is Required in Managing Your Small Business and The Cleveland Browns
Mike, Brook and A'marri talk about managing, leadership and the Cleveland Browns.
There is irony in the statement from Kevin Stefanski's first press conference as The Browns coach, "Personality is welcome, production is required." as all we see is platitudes and "personality" in the Browns organization and no production. There is plenty to learn from this as the owner of a small business from how to confront bad attitudes and performance, addition by subtraction, walking the talk as a manager and more.
0:00 Mike opens the episode introducing the crossover topic of management and coaching — connecting leadership lessons between business and football.
2:45 Brook highlights the importance of confronting issues early, whether dealing with employees, customers, or players.
4:30 A’marri talks about setting firm boundaries and addressing problems in the moment to maintain authority and respect.
6:00 Mike compares management fairness in small businesses to accountability problems with the Cleveland Browns’ culture.
14:15 The team discusses Kevin Stefanski’s quote “Personality is welcome, production is required” — emphasizing real leadership through consistent results and accountability.