Make sure they understand the “Why” or…you may realize same outcome. 🙂
Simon Sinek: “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And if you talk about what you believe, you will attract those who believe what you believe…But very, very few people or organizations know why they do what they do. And by “why” I don’t mean “to make a profit.” That’s a result. It’s always a result. By “why,” I mean: What’s your purpose? What’s your cause? What’s your belief? Why does your organization exist? Why do you get out of bed in the morning? And why should anyone care? Well, as a result, the way we think, the way we act, the way we communicate is from the outside in. It’s obvious. We go from the clearest thing to the fuzziest thing. But the inspired leaders and the inspired organizations — regardless of their size, regardless of their industry — all think, act and communicate from the inside out…I always say that, you know, if you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money, but if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.”
Simon Sinek, 39, is the author of the best seller: Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. He popularized the concept of the Golden Circle (‘Why’ first. Then ‘How’. Then ‘What’.)
Image Source: Themetapicture.com; Quote Source – Ted.com. Wiki for bio and Golden Circle Chart.
I used to chuckle to myself when I was teaching in an elementary school and saw my not-very-large payslip in my school mailbox at the end of the month. I often thought, “If they only knew I would do this job for no pay.” (Not that I couldn’t use the money, but I loved what I was doing that much.)
Therein lies the secret…right there. Love what you do.
Great quote – and definitely true in my book. As for that adorable puppy – he knew the what, how and why – I guess he just didn’t get buy-in first. 😉
Laughing. Exactly.
so very true! The team I lead is spread out all over the state; I was starting to feel that the weekly calls I schedule were a little corny, especially for the more seasoned employees. I was set straight by the 38 year employee who told me that he loves participating in my calls b/c he feels like he is “part of a team now.” I hadn’t thought of it that way — and — the power of the human voice over yet another email – there’s something to be said for that!
Loved the 2 dogs and the confident stroll away only to be pulled back by older dog! 🙂
MJ
Great story MJ. Especially important today given human connection continues to waves with email, texts, etc. Love the dog gif too…had been saving it for several weeks for just the right moment. 🙂
Though provoking. Made me smile.
🙂 Mission accomplished.
So very true. If you have passion for what you do, if you love it ~ it’s not really work is it? Thanks for the great post.
That’s it Sheri. On point (again)
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I loved the persistence of that puppy. People who work from the inside out have that same persistence and passion. You’ve inspired me to read the book. Thanks, Dave.
He is a persistent puppy, isn’t he? 🙂 Peggy, you fit the profile to a T (working from inside out with persistence and passion) – poster child. That’s you.
I was going to say something important, then forgot when I saw that video.
Laughing. I guess it wasn’t more important than the video. 🙂
Love this!
🙂 Me too…
Made me think of all those industrial psychology classes I took when I was in college. It is all true…I believe it. 🙂
Yes, so true…
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius
Confucius had it figured out hundreds and hundreds of years earlier. You are right Sylvia.
That was awesome! Dealing with clients & training new people this guy hit the nail on the head.
Yes, and if you get a chance to watch his Ted.com video, it’s worthwhile.
Absolutely love this message! So true.
Yes, thank you me. Me too…