Initiative’s reward is the work itself.
Compliance works only for the reward.
Initiative thinks, then acts.
Compliance acts, then (maybe) thinks, then regrets.
Initiative creates plans and actions as needed.
Compliance copies the actions of others.
Initiative seeks to empower others.
Compliance uses resources to protect his/her own position.
Initiative risks committing and stands by it.
Compliance avoids the risk of commitment for fear of not looking good.
Initiative inspires good work in others.
Compliance demands work in others through control and fear.
Initiative learns from mistakes.
Compliance avoids mistakes at all costs.
Think about it: Didn’t every positive achievement in your business come from either yours or someone else’s initiative?
You have a choice. Fill your company with more compliant, less expensive people, or you can staff up with people who have stronger leadership. They might cost a bit more, but which gives you better ROI and peace of mind?
Your Next Steps
My mission is to demonstrate that a business embracing practices of kindness, respect and empowerment will be very, very successful and profitable.
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Working with hundreds of companies in over 8,000 meetings for 25 years has shown me if you take the right actions, you will get the best results. The GNA program helps you break free from the exhausting effort to run your business. We offer a step-by-step program helping you to thrive and build the business you always wanted.
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