By Jernavis Draughn
We play this game of LIFE to win, knowing we only have one LIFE to live. And so, the goal is to consistently win in our personal relationships or any type of team that you are a part of. It is essential to build lasting relationships that allows you to connect emotionally and mentally with others. This includes winning in sports, business, and personal relationships. Everything starts first with establishing trust, which opens the door to internal growth. “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”-John Maxwell.
Cultivating a culture that focuses on intentional growth in all aspects of the organization, helps develop leaders, grow sales, connect, define the purpose, and build self-awareness. Progress is preceded by change, and if were not growing, were dying. Growth is the goal. It’s the only thing you can measure in any facet of your life. In business, your success is dependent on the people you hire and work with. Therefore, attaining and keeping great people is the starting point of creating a winning team. It is said- “people don’t quit companies, they quit bad managers.” You must empower and not micromanage them. Provide complete autonomy to be innovative in there work. Be Supportive by being there to help or assist them with whatever they need. Show them you care by expressing interest in their personal well-being.
Here’s 10 ways that can help you GROW a WINNING organization:
1. Give work meaning.
2. Trust your people.
3. Hire only people that are better than you.
4. Pay fairly.
5. Inspire personal growth.
6. Lead with purpose.
7. Be a good coach.
8. Listen first and communicate last.
9. Be results and goal oriented.
10. Show you personally care for them and for their well-being.
Quote of The Day: “Unity is strength, when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”-Mattie Stepanek