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Monroe Porter

Monroe Porter

Monroe Porter is the president of PROOF Management Consultants. He can be reached at 804-267-1688.
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How to Be a Better Supervisor

Being a supervisor is always challenging, but using these basic skills can help relieve your frustration.
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Monroe Porter
February 12, 2021
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Being a supervisor is always challenging, but using these basic skills can help relieve your frustration.


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Don’t Take a Knife to a Gun Fight and Wonder Why You Lose

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Monroe Porter
January 15, 2021
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Avoiding a bad situation is always better than trying to get out of one, so make sure you’re up-to-date on your rights and legal options. 



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Are You Prepared?

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Monroe Porter
December 11, 2020
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A lot of us don’t think about dying or becoming sick, but it happens. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the unexpected.
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Measuring Up

'You Did What?' Dealing with Employee Mistakes

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Monroe Porter
November 13, 2020
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We all make mistakes, but it’s important to determine if an employee is simply having a bad day, or is performing poorly.


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Measuring Up

Productivity is About Working Longer Not Harder

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Monroe Porter
October 23, 2020
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Productivity is what you install and produce, not how hard you work. So take these steps to increase productivity.
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Measuring Up

Common Sense Branding for Roofing Contractors

For branding to be truly effective, it must be targeted, focused and backed up by great customer service.
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Monroe Porter
August 21, 2020
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Branding is more than a logo or slogan.
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Balancing Your Entrepreneurial Roofing Life and Career

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Monroe Porter
July 24, 2020
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Striking a balance between work and life can be difficult, but learning to do so results in victories in both spheres.
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Avoiding Financial Suicide as a Roofing Contractor

Avoiding Financial Suicide as a Roofing Contractor

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Monroe Porter
June 12, 2020
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Navigating tough economic times is never easy, but don’t make it harder by not being realistic about examining overhead costs.
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Measuring Up Column

Leading Your Business Through Tough Times

The coronavirus created economic challenges for all small businesses
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Monroe Porter
April 30, 2020
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Tough times call for strong leadership. Take action and influence those around you. The good news is that existing businesses prosper when coming out of a recession.
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Practicing Good Leadership As a Roofing Manager

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Monroe Porter
April 10, 2020
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Good leadership is the result of practicing good habits, from planning and visualizing realistic goals to effective communications.
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