Posted by JuJuan Buford @JSBUFORD
Recruit the talent before you need it.
When you meet talented people with great work ethics, inventory what they are passionate about, what they are highly effective at, and where they want to be 1, 3, or 5 years from now. There are a lot of people who start out believing they are leaders or CEOs, but soon discover after experiencing trials and tribulations that they are better suited to be intrapreneurs as opposed to entrepreneurs…and there is nothing wrong with that.
Leadership is skilled trade. Mission casting is skilled trade. Empathizing and simultaneously demanding accountability is skilled trade. Inspiring people is skilled trade. Some people have all the know-how in the world, but lack the temperament and desire required to take on the risks and rigors of being a visionary leader.
Know what questions to ask on the first, second, and third dates.
How do you know if someone is going to be a good fit long-term?
Do they get (resonate) with your vision and or mission? If they believe in what you're doing, they'll go the extra mile because they've adopted and internalized your goals as their own.
Do they want to be accountable? Are they the type of person that arrives early or late? Do they exercise ultimate accountability or do they pass the buck? People can respect and even admire what it is you’re taking aim at, but that doesn’t mean they want to pay the price required to accompany you there.
Do they have the skills (demonstrable) to pay the bills? Hopes, dreams, aspirations, and potential are nice things, but the most successful organizations regardless of industry tend to attract and retain the most talented people.
If you are a real estate broker and you're looking for a broker assistant. You're better off looking for a real estate agent that loves the industry and has the skills, but doesn't desire the leadership and the risk.
Take responsibility for the performance of your team.
If you're committed to not simply achieving desired results but scaling those results, accept the responsibility of clearly communicating and executing the following.
Be clear about what you're expectations are (repeatedly) and be clear about how these expectations connect to your bottom line and the bottom line of those who are employed or conduct business with you.
Introduce tools, learning opportunities, and training that will give people the opportunity to meet expectations, and empower themselves within your vision. Don't assume that people know.
Learn how to be a motivator, influencer, and person that inspires. Become intimately and honestly familiar with what inspires you. Learn what inspires others, and paint the picture. Be aware that people are always watching. Stop being so focused on leadership so to speak, but rather exampleship.
Adopt weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual IDS meetings with yourself, and others as you build your team.
Identify what went well, but also challenges or obstacles to be overcome. Don't let these things fester. They'll bury you and overwhelm you.
Discuss the challenges out loud. Seek advice from people who have your solutions. Don't allow resentments to fester regarding partners you work with. You don't have time not to get challenges out in the open. Silence allows space for misunderstandings and can quietly burn bridges too.
Identify simple, achievable steps to resolve challenges and implement them immediately. Go after the low-hanging fruit. Progress creates momentum, and momentum creates productivity and confidence.
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