“Whatever your task, put yourself into it, as done for the Lord and not for people, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.” —Colossians 3:23–24 BELAY Solutions is one of my favorite organizations. Co-founded by Bryan Miles and his wife Shannon, BELAY was recently ranked […]
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Free Tip Sheet On Delegation: 7 Ways to Know Who’s Ready to Take On More Work
The heart of effective delegation is solid decision-making. Managers must be able to assess their team and determine how to best effect results. Sometimes that means assigning more work to your team. Do you need to offload critical tasks to be more strategic? If so, then this FREE How To Know Who’s Ready To Take […]
What To Value When Hiring Leaders And 17 Other Thoughts From BELAY CEO Bryan Miles
On March 4, 2016, Bryan Miles, co-founder and CEO of BELAY Solutions, sat down for a revealing interview in the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast. Bryan is an incredible leader and whenever he speaks on the subject of leadership, I listen. You can watch and listen to the full interview by clicking HERE. If you are unfamiliar with BELAY, […]
3 Critical Steps To Correcting A Bad Hire
Bryan Miles, co-founder and CEO of BELAY Solutions, is a leader I greatly admire. If you are unfamiliar with this incredible organization, they were recently ranked #1 among small companies in the 2017 Top Company Cultures List Presented by Entrepreneur and CultureIQ. Recently, Bryan wrote an incredibly insightful and though-provoking post entitled “3 Critical Steps To Correcting […]
The True Cost of Toxic Team Members
Gruenter and Whitaker once said, “The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate.” Toxic behavior must be immediately dealt with for any leader to be successful. Recently, Bryan Miles, co-founder and CEO of BELAY Solutions, wrote an incredible post entitled “The True Cost of Toxic Team Members”. As […]
5 Signs Of An Ineffective Leader
Have you ever worked for an ineffective leader? It is simply a measurement in self-control as you wait for that person to improve, be transferred, or even replaced. So what are the warning signs of an ineffective leader? Recently, the team at BELAY Solutions wrote an incredible post about ineffective virtual team managers. As I read […]
9 Reasons to Rethink Your Approach to Staffing And Free Ebook To Help You
Can’t find the right person for your team? Frustrated with a lack of local talent? Need less than a full-time person? Tried the virtual thing overseas with a horrific result? You are not alone. Today’s business climate demands – especially in the area of staffing – agility. Finding the right person is an overwhelming hurdle […]
3 Steps To Building A Thriving Workplace Culture For Millennials
Entrepreneur magazine recently named BELAY Solutions as the #1 Staff Culture in the United States. If you are not familiar with BELAY, this organization was founded by co-CEOs Bryan and Shannon Miles. BELAY provides a full range of virtual services to businesses and local churches including assistants, bookkeeping, web design, and writing assistance. Many have long-felt BELAY was […]
The #1 Staff Culture In The United States Is….
Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” What Drucker and all successful leaders know is this – one of a leader’s primary responsibilities is being a culture architect. You are responsible for creating the environment in which your people serve, play and work on a daily basis. For the longevity and sustainability of […]
5 Things That Can Kill Your Church In 2017
David Walters, Senior Pastor of The Vine in Atlanta says, “If you want to see anything wreck a movement of God, mismanage your money.” Having a money management scandal blindside your church means more than just lost dollars. It means that you’ve now got the massive task of rebuilding trust with your staff, your members, […]
One Of The Most Misunderstood Things Leaders Must Deal With
One of the most confusing things leaders deal with is the subject of delegation. How much do you delegate? Who do you delegate to? After delegating, how involved should you remain? When do you take something back? Recently, Danielle Edwards of BELAY Solutions wrote a very insightful article on the subject of delegation which I want […]
5 Steps To Writing Your First (Or Next) Ebook
In 2010, Bryan and Shannon Miles felt a stirring from God. After experiencing the virtual assistant (VA) model for themselves, the couple was inspired to start their own business providing virtual support to busy leaders. After much prayer and due diligence, Bryan and Shannon followed God’s call and founded Miles Advisory Group (MAG). Now, MAG […]