Think about the Person First

Summary

• Invest in your people as if they will never leave, but be happy for them when they do.
• Maintain a good reputation with yourself by being someone employees can look up to, even if they no longer work for you.
• Aim to be a mentor to your employees, not just a boss.
• Be okay with employees moving on; sometimes you can't offer the growth they are looking for.
• Focus on the person first, rather than just seeing them as an employee.

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How To Take Action

Actionable Steps for Small Business Growth and Personal Development

Invest in Your People

I would suggest implementing a mindset of investing in your employees' growth. This doesn't have to be costly. Provide regular feedback, acknowledge their efforts, and offer growth opportunities within their roles. It's essential to make them feel valued and supported.

Maintain a Good Reputation

A good way of doing this is by consistently being someone they can look up to. Be approachable and fair. Even if they leave your business, your reputation as a supportive and fair leader will endure.

Be a Mentor, Not Just a Boss

I think it's important to aim to be more than just their boss—be their mentor. Offer guidance and show genuine interest in their personal and professional development. Share your experiences and be there to offer advice even after they have moved on.

Accept Employees Moving On

It's okay to let employees move on when you can't offer them the growth they're looking for. Sometimes, the best way you can support them is by recognizing that your business might not be the right fit for their next stage of growth. Encourage them to pursue opportunities that match their ambitions.

Focus on the Person First

Focus on the person rather than just seeing them as an employee. Consider what motivates them, what their career goals are, and how you can help them achieve those goals. This personal approach can make them feel more connected to you and your business.

By following these steps, you can create a supportive, growth-focused environment that benefits both your business and the personal development of your team.

Full Transcript

invest in them as if they will never leave but be happy when they do my reputation that I have with myself is I don't want the relationship to just be good while somebody works for me but I want someone to feel like when they don't work for me if they choose to leave or go somewhere else I am still somebody that they can look to that they can consider a mentor that they could call when something bad happens it's thinking about the person first rather than just the relationship as your employee I like being an employer because I like being a mentor to people and so I can remain somebody's Mentor even if they don't work for me and that's okay with me because sometimes things are going to happen in your business where you can't give somebody the growth they're looking for