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Wendy Waldron , the owner of WaldronWorks, is a Professional EOS Implementer\u00ae.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Wendy Waldron<\/p>\n

As we build the new normal and reconstruct our economy, let\u2019s take a moment to get back to the basics. Whether you are an owner, foreman, manager or director, there are three things that every leader needs to be doing to make the most of every day. Bring the ABCs to the jobsite.<\/span><\/p>\n

A \u2013 Avoid Busy-ness.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cQuick, look busy, here comes the boss.\u201d It\u2019s so classic it\u2019s almost a cartoon, and yet most of us fall into this trap of \u201cbusy-ness\u201d on a regular basis. Is it enough to \u201ckeep the guys working?\u201d Well, are they doing profitable work? What do you really know about an office worker\u2019s \u201cproduction\u201d by walking by their desk? When so many switched to work from home, did you lose a sense of knowing what they were doing?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you know what drives the profit in your business? What key activities should be done each week and who is responsible for accomplishing those actions? What are the leading indicators of your future outcomes? What if you paid as much attention to those as you did to the resulting bottom line? Identify the most powerful actions and keep it simple. You need information now, not at the end of the quarter. Maintain a weekly scorecard listing the priority activities, the goal, and who is responsible for making them happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

B \u2013 Boss Mode.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are not leading a social group or choosing a restaurant for dinner. It\u2019s important to make your expectations known. Imagine that you are coaching a basketball team. It\u2019s your job to clarify the rules of the game. Do you really want all of the players running together in a pack playing offense and defense simultaneously? How can your team deliver if they don\u2019t know exactly what\u2019s expected? Don\u2019t be afraid to use your whistle (or voice) when someone is out of line.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is especially challenging (and rewarding) in family businesses and close-knit teams. Be open and honest and revisit those expectations you may be taking for granted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Put the needs of the business first when you are working in the business. You will all need to practice, practice, practice. Repeat yourself and your expectations. And remember, coaching and cheerleading are not the same thing. You are the coach \u2013 be specific with your praise, recognition of opportunity, and acknowledgement of effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

C \u2013 Call to listen.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s common for an article like this one to talk about the need for \u201ccommunication.\u201d While true enough, such advice is hardly actionable. The best leaders establish a listening routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your people are much more likely to open up when the opportunity predictably presents itself. Imagine the difference between these two scenes. One leader swoops in like a sea gull. They drop some messy \u201cknowledge\u201d in the way sea gulls tend to do and then ask, \u201cso what\u2019s up? What\u2019s new? And did you see the game last night?\u201d as they check their phone and continue walking.<\/span><\/p>\n

The other one calls their staff member every Thursday at 8:30 a.m., or maybe they have a standing coffee date. They exchange quick stats or updates, then the leader listens to whatever their employee thinks is important. Smart managers take time to find ways they can improve the work environment, the core processes, and the end results.<\/span><\/p>\n

As simple as these suggestions may sound, they are commonly not followed. Many of us try not to \u201cbe the bad guy\u201d and instead let the players decide on the rules of the game. Somewhere along the line we associated \u201cbusy\u201d with \u201cprofitable.\u201d And even the most conscious of us can be guilty of being that person who only calls when they need something.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best leaders recognize that these simple actions yield powerful results in every work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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