-Benjamin Jowett
Has this ever happened to you?
You: "Hey Joe – I just finished the project and we are two days ahead of schedule while $5,000 under budget."
Joe: "Thanks valiant and dedicated worker for your great work…" (while walking down to the bog boss)
Big Boss: "Attention everyone – I want to make a special note of the great work Joe was able to drive to get completed early and under budget."
How motivating is that to help out Joe again? Many times as leaders we BELIEVE it our job to press our people to complete tasks or achieve goals and that SOMEHOW those successes are our to CELEBRATE. Why the HELL would anyone think that?!
When it is a team member that ACCOMPLISHES the goal – walk them into the boss' office and let THEM make the announcement. If THEY helped YOU win the award based on THEIR work – you better put them in the car WITH you and accept the award TOGETHER. LOYALTY and DEDICATION are a measurement of RESPECT and APPRECIATION. If you do not highlight the work of others and show your appreciation for their diligence – DO NOT expect exceptional work to continue, not a great deal of committed loyalty to your team.
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
When you are in doubt of how best to manage a situation, always think back to your first year in the workforce. What was it that YOU wanted?
- Acknowledgment
- Respect
- Accolades
- Recognition
Give these things to your people. Note that most people are not ultimately DRIVEN by money… most are driven by APPRECIATION. It is YOUR committed goal to make sure your team members get what THEY want for a job well done. Best way to determine what they want… ASK THEM!
Remember that most employees do not quit a JOB – they quit a BOSS. Be a LEADER and you will find your success within.
Have a safe and Happy Easter weekend. Call your family that is away, Kiss the ones that are near… and save me a piece of chocolate!
Cheers,
Zach
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