My challenge as a business owner was being very focused on results. So much so that I sometimes dismissed the productivity of those I worked with. I only saw what was wrong, was not generous enough with praise, and expected that the next problem would be showing up sooner rather than later. What a poor mindset to bring to working with others!
I had to work hard over a long period of time to become somewhat better at being more focused on the people I worked with. That was my challenge. It's one that a number of business owners and managers have.
What about the reverse? How does a person who is focused mostly on the people they manage get the results the business needs to achieve? How does someone with that inclination succeed? Here are some suggestions.
Read More
