Leading is about knowing, being and understanding your people. In a start-up or on a small Team, it is much easier and natural to understand how everyone is doing and where sentiments are with the objectives you are trying to achieve. As we grow, we become fancier and more sophisticated in how we attempt to garner this information. Professionals who are the best in their industry, craft and sport have a mastery of the fundamentals- They focus on the foundation of their craft and get really good at it. This is imperative when running a business, especially when it comes to the basics of communication and gathering information. Joseph talks about some simple fundamentals that keep you sharp as a Leader and help you understand what's happening on the front lines. There is a time and a place for town halls and more complex evaluations, but the best Leaders are the ones who never forget where they come from and realize that the information they receive casually and at random, can be the most valuable. Your people will also appreciate the act of “Giving A Hoot”. Yes, we are busy running a company, but what we don’t realize is how our Team's perception of their Leader may be non-existent because they never see that Leader. The next time you have a few minutes open on our calendar- Go walk around and talk to your people.
