Connection. We have to have people to be successful. We can’t do it all by ourselves. It is so much better if people want to work for you rather than they have to work for you.
To get people to want to work for you , you have to connect with them. There are so many actions you can do to make a connection, but it seems to me the basics include showing people they are not just a person doing work.
- Treat them well.
- Be respectful.
- Take some interest in their life, finding out about their goals and dreams. Show appreciation.
- Focus on the people.
- Reward efforts and accomplishments.
- Develop them into more.
- Be a good person. Make a connection
I have seen people underestimate connection with those who work for them, and as soon as a job opens up for a little more money, they jump. On the other side, I have seen people pass on a better paying job because of the connections they have with their boss and their team.
A good leader will build a culture that connects with people, and the loyalty will build.
Studies show that many people leave their current job because of their supervisor or the environment they have to work in. What that says is they did not have a good connection with their supervisor or their peers.
I like how Maxwell finished out the chapter by saying:
“To lead yourself, use your head. To lead others, use your heart”.
I think it would be good for us all to remember this.
I am working with a group on developing their leadership skills. One of the activities I am having them do is to read through and provide their insights to each chapter of the book 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell. This series of post provides the basic summary of each of the Laws along with my thoughts.
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