The efficiencies of leading with trust
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Everyone likes to say they trust their employees but often their processes, #management style and policies say otherwise.For example: When strict policies exist in an organization the argument often is “but what if someone does X and Y?” So to prevent it, a policy is enforced — for everyone. This is basically saying “if one person could take advantage of it, we can’t trust anyone.” They focus on the potential bad apples to define the rules for everyone, including the majority who’s not.Leading with control vs. Leading with trustA controlling environment creates a slacking workforce. People will do just what they’re asked to do and not more.“Why should I work extra hours, if you accrue my vacation days by the decimals?”If an organization wants to get trust and commitment from their employees, it has (...)
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