I now train both corporate and professional sporting teams and regularly see a stark contrast in how they work compared to the teamwork I was part of in the Army.
Compared to our parents and grandparent’s generation, I think that we are now living in a more self centred era and people are more focused on gaining momentum in their own careers, rather than having an unselfish and altruistic attitude.
Some may argue with that last statement, and that is fine, I encourage debate, but we see it everyday in the workforce and in sporting teams. Employees (Whether they be part of a sports team or corporate team) are an expendable resource, with most sporting employment contracts not worth the paper they are written on.
The military award medals to those who are unselfish and who have made a sacrifice, so that others may gain.
In business though, we give bonuses to people who are willing to sacrifice others, so that we may gain. It’s all about the money, not other people.
This is 100% backward and why it is so difficult to build a great culture and successful teams within your organisation. Employees are forced to compete against each other rather than work together. – Simon Sinek –
So why do most soldiers have such an altruistic and unselfish attitude when in a team environment?
Why are they willing to put others first and disregard their own safety?
They don’t do it for the money. I would bet most of the frequent readers of this newsletter get paid more than the average soldier.
It all comes down to the culture and environment that they work in.
So what is the difference between the military and the corporate world?
What is it that creates this level of collaboration and camaraderie?
It all lies in two words.
Trust and Honesty. Which in turn breeds loyalty.
So how do we build trust and honesty and a better team environment?
Simple.
Start leading by example by putting other people first. That creates a safe environment and a feeling of safety within the organisation.
That’s how you build a great team. It all starts with the leaders making their employee’s feel safe.
It is time to create more leaders, not followers. To put pride back into your company and most importantly, to set an example that encourages others to emulate your example.
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My takeaway for this week:
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Have a great week ahead.
Ritch