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I recently had an opportunity to
listen to the audio version of the book Good to Great by Jim
Collins. I had read the book in the past but had about seven hours
ahead of me in the car and thought this would be a great time to
review the concepts. What a great listen. One of the many ideas that
resonated with me was the comment Collins makes about employees not
being your most valuable asset. As he so eloquently says, “Employees
are not your most valuable asset—the right employees are your most
valuable asset.”
As we continue to conduct research on
what employees want from their managers, we are reminded of the
importance of doing what it takes to keep the right ones on our
team. With today’s tight labor market, organizations are competing
for the right players to put on their bus. What’s going to make the
difference? The organization that creates a culture that fits with
employees’ values and can help them attain personal goals while
assisting the organization hit their goals will come out on top.
Someone asked me the other night at a
social event how money fits into keeping great employees. My answer
was very little. Compensation is simply a measuring stick that at
best you can use once or twice a year to compare yourself with
others. Don’t we wish it was so easy? Just throw money at it. The
problem is that doesn’t work. What does work is talking with your
employees, finding out their values, dreams, and aspirations and
helping them get there within the context of meeting organizational
goals.
Continued Success!
Todd McDonald, Co-Author, I Wish You Would Just…
Critical Charlie -
Turning Around a Negative Person
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This month we share with you an article from John on how to deal
with a negative person in the workplace. If you would like to learn
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Critical Charlie -
Turning Around a Negative Person
By Dr. John C. Maxwell, reprinted with permission from Maximum
Impact, www.maximumimpact.com
His words are
discouraging. His actions undermine people. His presence impairs
progress. "Critical Charlie" is as negative a person as you have
ever met. For him, the sunshine is too bright, and the birds are
singing too loudly. He is motivated by anyone who will listen to his
complaints and rants. There is a little bit of truth to his words;
you can't ignore him. Even if he is achieving results, his constant
critical attitude hinders the overall effectiveness of your team. As
the leader, you need to confront Critical Charlie.
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I
Wish You Would Just … Clear the Path for Us to
Succeed
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Article Summary: Team members
need managers to do more than just set expectations and provide
encouragement. They need support and someone to clear the path for
them with others.
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