Morning Motivator – A Secret to GREAT Management

"Manage by objectives. Tell people what you want them to do and then get out of their way."
-Brian Tracy

Ever wondered what makes a GREAT manager GREAT? Ever wonder why the BEST salespeople tend to be LESS than excellent managers? What is the SECRET to excellent management?

I would love to tell you there is ONE golden tip… but there is not. There are quite a few really good ones though and if you learn to mesh them, you will be EXCELLENT. The one I think is GROSSLY overlooked is the IDEA of EMPOWERED management. (what the h*ll is that?)

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:

With EMPOWERED management you are setting target goals, dates and benchmarks… then providing the SPACE and CONTROL for achievement to your teammates. You will schedule predetermined REPORTING so you are able to assist as needed, but you DO NOT get in their way.

You may not like their STYLE or TIME MANAGEMENT, but (and it's a big but) IF you TRUST them in their abilities… it is not NECESSARY for them to work "your way." Frankly, your way may be INFERIOR.

By allowing people the INDEPENDENCE and CREATIVE leeway to plan, execute and accomplish in their BEST way with the UNDERSTANDING of expectations and time lines – you provide the teammate an OWNERSHIP in their project.

This increased RESPONSIBILITY and "positive pressure" will most frequently produce best work and results…

Try it – let someone prove you RIGHT!

Cheers,
Zach

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