A Note From @TosBoss
Dida Clifton
Bookkeeping is not Accounting. It's Operations. It's part of the day to day mundane yet very important systems and processes of every business. I help owners make their operations work so they don't have too.
September 23, 2023
Good morning!? ?
?Happy Sunday. How was your week?? Ours was pretty quiet.? Maybe a little too quiet.? You know, that feeling of the calm before the storm or when the house is too quiet so the kids are up to something for sure.? Our first Franchise Discovery Day is next week. That should put things back in the crazy mode.?
?We're also looking for an Office Manager for our Las Vegas HQ.? If you happen to know anyone please point them in our direction.? Oh, and speaking of employees, this week we're on #5 of the 50 lessons learned - You can bring them to the water but you can't make them drink.?
?When you set off to start a business, building a company culture is probably not the first thing on your to-do list. It's when you start to hire help that you need to have a plan.
?As I look back over the growth of TheOfficeSquad I can see where our culture grew organically from my experience in the military. ?I didn't notice I was doing it and I made a lot of mistakes. I wanted to make everyone happy and be friends. I thought they were all as crazy about my big vision as I was. Somewhere along the way, I learned the difference between the entrepreneur mindset and the employee mindset.?
?I hope you find value in my message.?
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Nurturing a Thriving Employee Culture: The "Watering Hole" Approach
By Dida Clifton
Founder and CEO of TheOfficeSquad
Fostering a positive employee culture is a goal we all aspire to achieve. But, as the saying goes, you can bring a horse to water, but you can't make them drink. Building a culture that resonates with your team is about encouraging them to willingly take a sip, not forcing them to gulp it down. As the employer and leader, you play a crucial role in creating an environment where employees naturally gravitate toward your company's culture.
?First and foremost, it's essential to lead by example. Your actions, attitudes, and behaviors should embody the very essence of your company culture. When employees see you authentically living the values and principles you've established, it sets a powerful precedent. Be approachable and open to feedback, showing that you're receptive to evolving and adapting the culture as needed. A leader who is genuinely invested in the company culture inspires employees to align themselves with it.
?Create opportunities for your team to engage with and understand the culture on a personal level. Encourage them to participate in discussions and decision-making processes related to the culture. Allow them to shape it with their ideas and perspectives. While you can't force employees to accept the culture, you can certainly facilitate an environment where they see the value in it and willingly become a part of it. Just as you can't make a horse drink, but you can lead it to water, you can guide your employees towards a culture that resonates with them and encourages their active participation.
?Building a thriving employee culture is about fostering a sense of ownership, respect, and shared purpose within your team. Remember that culture can't be forced, but you can create conditions where employees naturally gravitate towards it.
?By leading by example and providing opportunities for engagement and collaboration, you'll find your team not only accepts the culture but embraces it as an integral part of your small business's identity.