Wes Friesen

Wes Friesen

Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.

Put People First

The most successful organizations and teams understand and prioritize putting their employees first. Here are 10 ideas to do just that.

The Power of Positive Leadership

Research has shown that positive leadership drives great results. Here are a few strategies for being a positive leader on your team.

Creating A Culture of Caring

Here are 10 tips to create a culture of caring to help attract, retain, and engage the workers we need to be successful.

Power!

Experts have identified 10 primary bases of power. Let’s dive into how you can leverage each of these to lead your team to success.

Culture: Driver of Success or Failure

Developing a positive culture for an organization is critical for our success. Here are some tips to help you build your team’s culture

Problems Can Be Our Friends

If we address problems wisely, they can help us and our teams learn, grow, and improve. Here's one effective problem-solving method to try.

Sharpen the Saw!

To be your best self, you must embrace the concepts of continuous learning and improvement, avoid complacency and be intentional in developing yourself. Here's some practical advice to get you started.

The Power of Positive Teams

As a leader, making sure your team is performing well is a top priority. Here’s how positivity can help boost employees’ performance.

Roadmap to High-Quality Operations

Studies have shown that high quality increases customer satisfaction and loyalty, brings new business, and boosts employee pride. We summarize Deming’s 14 Principles of Quality Management and explore how you can use them to bring these benefits to your organization.

Mistakes Can Be Our Friends

In a world obsessed with success and perfection, the idea of making mistakes and experiencing failures often carries a negative connotation. However, making mistakes has the potential for significant benefits and can lead to improved processes and systems.

Is Your Team High Performing ... or Hardly Performing?

Building a high-performing team is one of the most valuable achievements a leader can strive for. Here are some tips for developing a team with positive morale, high motivation, and a commitment to excellence.