Align Incentives To Save Money.
The right perk is a thing of beauty.
Aligned incentives are a real thing of beauty.
For roles that don’t require daily coverage, consider what a position could look like at 80% of time, salary, benefits & responsibilities.
Many travelers, parents & side hustlers would gladly trade a 100k job for a 4-day week at 80k with benefits and a commensurate cut in responsibilities.
Is it right for everyone and every job?
Nope.
Is it a huge win/win when it’s right?
Yep.
Cultivate vs. Control
This is a mindset shift for leaders.
This is a mindset shift for leaders.
You can’t control your way to an exceptional team. You can only cultivate, even if it means letting your team make a few mistakes.
Cultivating is a longer but ultimately more rewarding journey.
A Better Question Than "How Are You?"
When you ask your team member “how are you?” a lifetime of habits, conditioning and professionalism will deliver an immediate “Fine/Good/Ok”.
When you ask your team member “how are you?” a lifetime of habits, conditioning and professionalism will deliver an immediate “Fine/Good/Ok”.
Instead try, “How have you been feeling as you wrap up the day lately?”
Listen for signs of fatigue, frustration or fear.
If you hear pride and accomplishment, add fuel to that by reinforcing the good momentum.