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Summary

• As a leader, it's my job to reinforce the behaviors I want to see in my team.
• I need to help my team understand when they are winning and when they are losing.
• Just hiring competent people and giving them a job description isn't enough.
• Many people fail because they don't guide their team on what success looks like.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a few key strategies to make sure your team is guided and reinforced correctly.

First, make sure everyone understands what winning looks like. Create simple, clear goals and communicate them weekly. It doesn't have to be flashy or expensive. Use a whiteboard or shared online document to track these goals. This helps your team see when they are hitting the mark.

Next, reinforce the right behaviors. Praise and acknowledge when someone does something well that aligns with your goals. A quick verbal or written note can go a long way. This is low-cost but very effective in keeping morale high and guiding your team’s actions.

Involve your team in the process of defining success. Ask for their input on what they think is working and what isn’t. This not only makes them feel valued but also gives you insights you might not have considered.

Don’t just give out job descriptions and expect miracles. Have regular check-ins, even if they are brief. Use this time to offer guidance, answer questions, or adjust goals as necessary. This keeps everyone aligned and aware of what they should focus on.

Finally, make sure you are leading by example. Demonstrate the behaviors you want to see. If you want a team that is punctual and hardworking, be punctual and show dedication yourself. Actions speak louder than words.

By implementing these steps, you can create a more motivated and aligned team without spending a lot of money or time. These small changes can lead to big improvements.

Full Transcript

as a person who leads people your job like if nobody's ever told you this this is actually your job is to reinforce the behaviors that you want in your team reinforce the behaviors that mean that they're winning and the issue is that a lot of people what they do most of the time they hire decently competent people even if you're a first time entrepreneur and then they bring them into their team and then they do nothing they just say go do your job I wrote a job description for you how do they know if they're winning how do they know if they're losing and that's why so many people are missing this