Staying power is the work of leadership
As a leader, have you ever heard yourself saying….“Last month was okay. This month we’re running behind. Next month is make or break time.” Asking results-driven people to run towards yet another new number can make them frustrated if there’s no big picture behind your request. And that can lead to unproductive anxiety for team members.
With a relevant and relatable strategic framework for context, teams understand why they and their work matters—and are energized about delivering results. Without one, to borrow from the singer Adele, teams may just be “Chasing Pavements”.
Most strategies focus on a winning proposition for their customers. Does your strategy have a winning proposition for the people who work in your organization? If not, why would people want to join and stay with your organization?
Are organizational values visible in all interactions or just a poster on the wall? How would people describe the way they are treated at work?
Do your people feel they are making personal progress? Do you know how your team members define what it means to make progress?
Are you investing in developing people? Do you prioritize development in your budgeting process?
A vicious cycle company is disconnected from the relationship between happy and satisfied team members and delighted loyal customers. Virtuous cycle organizations don’t make that mistake. Leaders put their people first, so their people put clients/customers first.
What would team members say about your organization?
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Sherri McArdle is a wife and mother to adult children and has been a business leader/owner for over 25 years. She is also a Master Certified Coach (MCC) to leaders and executives across the country and a trained mediator.
