The Best Team in Business!

Every company has different kinds of people in it. Some are productive and help the company move forward, while others just sit back without contributing much. Not everyone can perform the same. However, everyone should perform their tasks, to keep the organization going.

So, how do we create an organization in which everyone is working towards a common goal? It’s important that people are held to higher standards and those who contribute more should be recognized. Everyone in the company should try to learn from them.

“Move Your Bus” by Author Ron Clark, shows you how you can deal with the different types of workers and how you can become a high achiever yourself. Is a guide to boost your performance at work no matter at what stage of your life or career you are at.

Here are some lessons from the book:

1. Cultivate high expectations.

It’s a tough world out there, but luckily there are some simple tools to help us succeed. First, you have to set high expectations for yourself and others. For example, if you want someone to achieve a goal by the end of the day, tell them exactly what they need to accomplish.

In addition, you should always be accountable for your actions so that people can deliver on their promises. If people don’t understand your message, you should repeat it in a way that they can better comprehend. Try to make requests one at a time so the other person can take them more easily.

2. Accept that different people perform on different levels.

Having high expectations is good, but remember: what high expectations are is different for everyone. The span of motivation levels, work ethic and performance level within groups is huge.?

So naturally, you’ll have to deal differently groups of people, some of which might move up, others might move down, and some will eventually have to get off the bus.

3. Let go of your sense of entitlement, forever.

We often feel like we should get the promotion, the full bonus, the credit, the award, when we really know deep down that someone else worked harder for it. But that’s not how meritocracy works. Nobody owes you their attention, their money, let alone their recognition, and you sure don’t deserve an award just for showing up to work on time.

While you’re working towards your high expectations, work on actually becoming more deserving of what you want. Only zero expectations and infinite patience lead to immediate results.

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Joe Calasan