Let People Be Them… That’s where group success lives

How many of you get frustrated with people who seem to have bad habits, others don’t like, and when you see them you walk into another room? Yes, I’ve been that person before; on both ends. It’s not cool to be the subject of others’ conversation, in a bad way. But what I’ve learned is that you have to be yourself and let others do the same.

When I say be yourself, this is not a ‘pass’ to talk to others in a derogatory manner or belittle others on their professional decision. When I say ‘let others be them’ I simply mean, pull out the best in the them. Let them know when they have messed up, but also encourage them when they are doing right.

As I’ve worked with several large and small companies, it amazes me that amount of time that is wasted by having the wrong person in a job role. I’m all for checking people’s credentials, education level, and experience. But there are other aspects of a person we should be looking at when trying to move the company to the next level.

I like what Jim Collins says in his book Good to Great, don’t worry about getting the right people on your team, focus on getting good people on your team. The good people will pivot and adjust as the company grows.

When you try to force someone to be something that they are not, you develop animosity on both ends. And frankly, do you want someone on your team who enjoys what they do or someone who is simply there to earn a paycheck.

Takeaways:

Find ways to put good people on your team because they are for the overall cause of the company.

~  Attorney Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D.

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