Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Keeping Your Word

 

Something simple that many leaders neglect - keeping your word. A quick way to lose trust of your people is making a declaration, and then never follow-up on what you have said. When you don't have anyone else holding you accountable for what you have promised, it is crucial that you do so yourself. I have seen leaders who tout share options, only to keep mum afterwards. I have seen leaders who promise staff half of profit, and follow through with no delay. If you want to build a high performance culture, the first person you hold accountable is yourself. 

This and other tips in my book Every Employee an Entrepreneur: 

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