EP #223: 6 Techniques to Get People to Succeed Together
People work better when they work together.
A rock star employee (or leader) is nothing without a rockstar team.
Generous workplace cultures can be full of talented individuals but the team is way better than the sum of it’s parts.
A great culture attracts great people because they feel a collaborative and fulfilling environment. Leaders and team members alike each are a contributing part to the greater mission.
There are certain techniques you can use to foster the right environment and encourage people to use their gifts and skills to contribute to the greater good. I have 6 for you to implement in your business.
Have a collaborative day with your people. 🤝
What You'll Learn in Today's Episode:
Why team competition is great
Why people want to be a contributing factor to something great, including customers
What is delegation
Why delegation can’t be lazy
How delegation should and can be shared
What is agency
What people need ownership
Why you must act as a member as the team
What is modeling
Why modeling must be “marked” and not fake
How marked modeling doesn’t waste your time
What is milestone making
How benchmarks are good but not great
Why people need to make their own milestones
How self-made milestones add to camaraderie and accountability
What is holism
About Gestalt Psychology
How teamwork leads to more than individual work
How diversity of thought works
Why it’s not good enough to just make people feel heard
Why people need to feel capable, obligated to contribute
The difference between empowering and forcing
What you shouldn’t say to people to get them to speak up
What you should say to people to get them to speak up
Quotes Worth Sharing:
“I love competition!” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s more of a pulling force.” - Bob DePasquale speaking about leaders helping people find success
“They’re not just doing it to be nice.” - Bob DePasquale speaking about encouraging people in the workplace
“You’re not just going to delegate tasks.” - Bob DePasquale
“Think ‘entrusting’ when you’re talking about delegation.” - Bob DePasquale
“You want them to share and that they can have a positive effect over the team.” - Bob DePasquale
“No decisions should be made with out at least the consultation of someone else.” - Bob DePasquale
“Sometimes modeling can become robotic.” - Bob DePasquale
“Make sure you mark the things you want to be modeled.” - Bob DePasquale
“Benchmarks are good but they’re not good enough for motivating someone who’s new to a company.” - Bob DePasquale
“Have them make milestones themselves.” - Bob DePasquale speaking about team members
“The sum of the parts is greater than the whole.” - Bob DePasquale
“I don’t believe generous workplace cultures are the only way to build a business but I believe they’re the best.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s not just about making people feel heard.” - Bob DePasquale
“If you’re pulling teeth, you’re forcing.” - Bob DePasquale
“It’s about using as a tool for growth and collaboration and ultimately, fulfillment.” - Bob DePasquale
“I don’t think it’s really healthy to tell people to tell people, ‘Hey, you’re unique. We need to hear from you.’” - Bob DePasquale
“You’re incredibly valuable.” - Bob DePasquale speaking about what you need to tell people
Resources From Today's Episode:
My LinkedIn carousel related to this topic
My Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
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