Management reputation is built slowly and easily destroyed as actions speak louder than words. Management that preaches one thing and does another is not respected for long and it is almost impossible to rebuild a reputation once it has lost credibility. By the same token, people who have lost respect for the company or live in fear at work do the minimum and eventually become the enemy within. The work force is a company’s best asset and they should be encouraged to realise that they are the masters of their own destiny and have a choice to be there. When people choose to be part of an organisation, they do so with passion and purpose. If you have lost your passion for the business you are in, there is only one choice to make and it is yours. Either find a way to buy into the company you are with or find a new company that will make you happy and passionate again. Life is to short to hate your job - remember that abundance is a universal concept and a paid salary is just one of the many funnels that financial abundance can come to you. In order to maximise success, companies must offer a greater sense of meaning and purpose for their staff, as these are the people that deliver on the companies promise. The best talent looks for organisations that reflect their core values and provides opportunities for personal development. A good manager delegates responsibility, empowers their staff and gives credit where credit is due. Whist
money is a strong motivator; it is not the only aspect of the job that people consider. Acknowledgement, credit, fulfilment, an interest in their well-being and a growth path are also important factors. When there is a corporate vision based on its people, those people feel ownership of the business, imbue the vision and strive towards its common purpose
Top 10 spiritual actions as a leader in business (you can be a leader in any role)
1. Put in a clear structure and Human Resources policy and always be fair and consistent – there should be one rule for all.... including yourself. When your staff understands that there will be no exceptions to the HR rules (even for you), they accept them, feel more secure and move their focus onto their jobs. 2. Consider the culture of a business as the soul of the business. Always be clear on your intentions and ensure that the staff follows suit, as the energy of your collective intention is what people pick up and respond to. 3. Have integrity at all times – even when no-body knows. 4. When you are green you grow, when you are ripe you rot – stay curious, the best leaders continue to grow themselves by
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