Prior to our December staff meeting I wrote this to key colleagues helping me to prepare for the meeting. Sometimes we need to just put it out there. The feedback I got was so meaningful and led to a great meeting and connectivity.
“You know me, normally I have much to say. But I’ve been so deep into the dirt and operations, and I am so fatigued mentally, that I am struggling to even have or organize a message. It’s not often we can all meet in staff meeting, so it’s critical that any message is clear and delivered well. So I need to lean on RS, DP, GR, and you for insight and input. If I could say what I want to say, I am not sure if I would say:
1. Thank you. Thanks to everyone on staff and all our colleagues. Companies are only as good and as happy as their people. Thank you all for everything you do day to day to care.
2. Merry Christmas. Happy holidays. Enjoy your family. We are not our work, it’s just what we do and how we try to bring value to the world.
3. Have Debra to tell everyone what we’ve distributed in 401k match this year to help people in the FUTURE to have an income stream after they retire, and to update on any benefits.
4. Let everyone know we have 6 people in NC and they just celebrated year 6 anniversary.
5. That we need their inputs and engagement in all of their realms to make the company better and to improve service to clients.
6. That I value and care about each person
7. That 2018 can be our best year ever
8. That transparency and vulnerability is some of the magic in bringing strength and connection to relationships
I don’t know what to say. Maybe all of the above or maybe none. You all tell me and we will all come together prior.”
This dialogue opened the door for such good inputs, and a really good meeting. I love our people. We are all in the same boat. We all have to row together.
What’s your message?
JOHN L WHEATON BLOG 