What's the Priority for the Team?
As a leader, it's easy to feel like time is constantly slipping away and that everything is urgent. It's common to find yourself putting out fires left and right without taking the time to connect with your team.
Have you stopped to consider that your employees may be feeling lost or unsure about their daily and weekly goals? They may be wondering how their work contributes to the bigger picture and what they need to prioritize in order to succeed and be recognized.
Everyone thinks about themselves. In the years I have been coaching, the bottom line is that everyone, in a confidential coaching conversation, wants to add value and feel like a productive contributing member of the team.
It's a mistake to assume that your team will just know what to do or that they can read your mind.
While it may seem like a hassle to have regular meetings to discuss goals, it's important to keep everyone on the same page and ensure that everyone understands their role in the organization. (I am not suggesting a meeting) Nobody wants to waste time in unnecessary meetings that could easily be summarized in an email (not suggesting an email either), it's crucial for your employees to feel like they are part of something bigger and to understand the importance of their work.
So take the time to communicate with your team, to set clear goals, adjust, adapt them to the priorities, and to help everyone see, imagine, envision the bigger picture, and how important they are in making this come true.
Investing time in activities like employee engagement and motivation may seem like a waste of time at first, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial effort. By being open to these opportunities and possibly delegating this to a manager or a team coach who can relate to them, you can set the stage for increased success and overall satisfaction within your organization.
Making the time to prioritize these aspects can lead to a more positive work environment, higher levels of productivity, healthier mental and emotional health for employees, and a stronger sense of teamwork among your employees. In the end, the investment in employee engagement and motivation will prove to be invaluable for the growth and success of your business.
What stands out to you in this post? How can the goals, mission and priorities be top of mind and communicated effectively?