A request for an accommodation doesn’t breed loyalty in a person (regardless of accommodating the request) as much as being the one to accommodate before it’s requested.
WFH works best when it’s offered outright than when it has to be asked for.
Adapting a rented space to truly fit the needs of the one renting is sure to garner a positive review: but it’s certainly going to be more positive if the venue was the one that reached out to offer the changes.
You can become flexible for customers and clients, but it requires listening and empathy and preemptive action.
Ask anyone: they’d rather be seen first than have to ask for something.
The best leadership person has the eye for knowing when the start of a new idea will take away from making sure the team is awesome in the areas that matter most.
Despite the excitement for the new thing. Despite how ready and willing the team is to jump on the idea. Despite the impact the new idea can have.
A leader needs to ensure the team executes the important things the best they can. THEN when they know the work of something new won’t compromise that, then it’s full steam ahead.
Stay Positive & You Can Be The Leader (It Just Requires A Pause & Reflect)
You probably didn’t build the software, but the customer should think you did.
You probably didn’t open the coffee shop, but the guest should think you did.
You probably didn’t open the place you’re working at, but the client should think you did.
That’s customer service value at it’s core: You win if you can serve someone with enough care and confidence that they think they’re talking to the owner.
Funny enough, it’s also the same way that you grow to become one. Then you can teach your team to do the same.
Before you know it, we might just be surrounded by people and businesses that truly give a damn.
Alas. It starts with you. It starts now.
Stay Positive & “Are you the owner?” Will Be Music To Your Ears