Did you know that research shows that your new team members first day on the job can have a huge impact on what they think about working for you and how long they will stay?
Sadly, a lot of organisations and businesses don't get this right! It seems that if you are lucky you'll get a half assed induction and if you are not, you'll get enough information to scramble your brain by 11am! It's either a case of too much too soon or not enough. The first day of work is an experience worth investing in. In fact, let's take it back a step - the weeks leading up to the first day can be equally important to how someone feels on their first day...
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"The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber is one of the best business books for small business owners for emphasizing the importance of systematizing and organizing your business so it will work without you. In other words - you get to own a business rather than a job!
Here are my top 10 lessons from the book: Interestingly, a LOT of managers and leaders really struggle to praise their team.
This can often depend on their DISC profile (if you are not sure what this is and manage a team - we REALLY need to talk 😊). D profiles will struggle to praise unless you go way above and beyond their expectations. I profiles will be over the top and possibly even praise you for arriving to work every day. 😉 S profiles will take giving praise seriously and will probably be pretty good at it. C profiles probably won’t think to unless your work is perfectly perfect. It’s your job after all. How good are you at praising? Who has either a bad habit that you want to break or a good habit that you want to create? Pretty much all of us, I think!
Here are some bad habits you may want to get rid of and some good ones you may need to adopt! Bad habits that you may want to stop since they are likely to be hindering your success: -Flitting from one thing to another Starting a business can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance and support, it can also be an exciting and rewarding journey. Many entrepreneurs turn to business coaches and mentors to help them navigate the challenges and complexities of running a successful business. However, the terms "business coaching" and "business mentoring" are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion about what each entails.
In this article, I'll explore the differences between business coaching and business mentoring, including their goals, methods, and approaches. I'll also discuss the benefits of each and how they can help you and your business succeed. What's the difference between business coaching and business mentoring?
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