System & Soul Blogs
Question to ask your team members today in your one-on-one's.
What do we need more of in this business?
What do we need less of?
Listen for...
80% or more of the companies I see are missing this one thing when it comes to company values.
I honestly think they avoid it...
I'm going to guess you've said this... I know I have.
"It's as simple as X."
At a glance, a new endeavor can be boiled down to a 1, 2, 3 plan....
Ask your team these questions and it will tell you how long they'll be working with you...
- Do you like the people you work with?
- Do you feel...
John Wooden (renowned basketball coach) took time during team practices to teach his players how to properly put on their socks...
This reminder today comes from my long-time coach, John Richie.
When you communicate only good things, you create opportunities for mistrust....
Think about this today—
In what ways is my business unable to grow beyond me?
What needs to change?
Am I willing to make that change?
Why...
Nothing is worse for me than when I'm in a meeting and time feels wasted or unfocused.
I can literally feel my skin crawling.
I get...
I bet you've said this before when someone you lead or care about encounters a setback or failure.
"Pull yourself up by your bootstraps."
Did you...
Today, when you're at the "water cooler" with your direct reports, ask:
If you had a magic wand, what would you fix in this business?
Ask...
How would you answer this? Take a few seconds to think about it.
If I lost this business/job today, would my identity still be fully intact?...
Your people will make or break the business.
Asking these simple questions helps ensure your people are the right F.I.T.
- F - Does this...