My wife and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary in October. We’ve been reflecting on the high, lows, and lessons we’ve learned over the past 17 years.
Here are three key insights from our marriage that might just enhance your relationship with your team:
Nurturing Connection vs. Natural Drift
Just as in a marriage, if you're not proactively nurturing the bond with your employees, there's a natural tendency to drift apart. This can sometimes culminate in what might be termed an "employment breakup". Staying connected requires deliberate effort.
Heed the "Check Engine" Light
In relationships, subtle signs often precede larger issues. The same goes for your team. Address concerns as they arise. The sooner you tackle difficult conversations, the less costly they become in the long run.
Recommit Daily
Every day, choose to invest in your employees. Remember the enthusiasm and potential you saw in them during the hiring process? Reignite that spark and recommit to their growth and success in your organization.
The parallels between personal and professional relationships are uncanny. The same care, attention, and intentionality that make marriages thrive can also be harnessed to foster healthier, more productive work environments.
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3wCongrats to you all and to Kent Power for retaining such top and loyal staff.