Be a Pride Builder!
08/25/03
Jon R. Katzenbach, author of "Why Pride Matters More Than Money," knows what it takes to build pride in your team: "Always have your compass set on pride.... Where motivation is concerned, the journey is more important than the destination. It is more important for people to be proud of what they are doing every day than it is for them to be proud of reaching a major goal. That's why it's crucial to celebrate the 'steps' and much as the 'landings.' The best pride builders are masters at spotting and recognizing the small achievements that will instill pride in their people."
Are you a pride builder for your team? In these challenging economic times it is difficult to find the money to give the raises you would like to give. But nothing should stop you from building up the pride and confidence of your people. Major victories may be few and far between, but every day heroic efforts are going by unnoticed. Take some time this week to catch your people being part of the answer. Ask questions that surface progress: What has been working for you? Where are you seeing the most progress on key objectives? What are you doing differently to make a difference for our customers? Listen and learn from your people. Take pride in the progress and share that pride with others. Positive gossip about your people will help build that pride. The stories of excellence you find and share now will help build the character and optimism of your team at a time they need it most. When you work on a team that takes pride in its work, more money is a nice bonus not a necessity for motivation! Let your people feel your pride this week!
A PAULSON QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"When you work on a team that takes pride in its work, more money is a nice bonus not a necessity for motivation! Let your people feel your pride!" --Terry Paulson, Ph.D.
MONDAY'S MIRTHFUL MOMENT
Alan Lefkowitz via his wife Nancy is our source for today's Mirth. Here are five more words that don't exist but ought to. Enjoy!
LACTOMANGULATION (lak' to man gyu lay' shun) n. Manhandling the "open here" spout on a milk container so badly that one has to resort to the 'illegal' side.
PEPPIER (peph ee ay') n. The waiter at a fancy restaurant whose sole purpose seems to be walking around asking diners if they want fresh ground pepper.
PHONESIA (fo nee' zhuh) n. The affliction of dialing a phone number and forgetting whom you were calling just as they answer.
PUPKUS (pup'kus) n. The moist residue left on a window after a dog presses its nose to it.
TELECRASTINATION (tel e kras tin ay' shun) n. The act of always letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up, even when you're only six inches away.
When you keep your eyes open for mirth, you just may find it! Hope this kicks off your morning and helps get your mood adjusted for the week. Now, get busy MAKING CHANGE WORK and have some fun along the way!...