Leadership: A Series of Dots . . .
Often as a business owner, we are so into being a “Manager” that we don’t take time to be a “Leader”. Yes, there is plenty to manage on a daily and weekly basis! Without question, a business owner has a tremendous amount of tasks that must get done. If you’ve been in business for even a small amount of time, you’ve probably learned that the only way to succeed in accomplishing all those tasks is to have someone to help you each day. That someone is your employees and your employees are “people”. Let me set you straight right now.
People are your most important asset!
Yes, people are an asset. You invest time and you invest money in hiring and training people. People help you to be successful. People are definitely an asset to your business. The difference with this asset is that it has feelings, emotions, family, and a host of other human characteristics. People are an asset that you treat differently to other assets. When treated properly, people are your Most Valuable Asset! Having said that, you need to always remember this: (more…)
