In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Brian Hess, Founder and President of The Pavement Group. They discuss their shared experiences on the Grand Canyon hike (even at 122° F) and how to build exceptional employees and workplace environment.
Takeaways:
- Shared Adventures Forge Unforgettable Bonds: Embarking on joint experiences like hiking the Grand Canyon creates irreplaceable connections. Those shared challenges and triumphs deepen relationships in a unique way.
- The Unifying Nature of the Canyon: Regardless of backgrounds or achievements, the Grand Canyon’s majesty strips away distinctions, leaving only the person standing beside you. It’s a great equalizer, emphasizing companionship over external status.
- Incredible Returns from Bonding: The ROI from such bonding experiences is immeasurable. The intangible value of strengthened relationships and camaraderie greatly surpasses any monetary calculation.
- Workplaces as Crucial Environments: Our workplaces serve as pivotal settings where people spend a significant portion of their lives, influencing their well-being and connections.
- Beyond Profit: Nurturing Personal Growth: As employers, our primary duty isn’t solely about enhancing job performance for financial gain. It’s about fostering personal growth, nurturing individuals to be better spouses, parents, and contributing members of society. By achieving this, businesses inherently thrive.
- Empower Employees for Fulfillment: Elevate your employees by instilling values like teamwork, fostering a positive culture, and trust. This empowerment ensures they return home fulfilled and content.
- Communication as a Catalyst for Agility: Open and transparent communication within businesses acts as a catalyst for progress and adaptability in a rapidly changing landscape.
- Developing the Individual Yields Exceptional Results: By focusing on the holistic development of individuals—from their core values outward—the outcome is not just improved performance but the creation of exceptional, well-rounded individuals.
Quotes:
- “Our jobs as employers are not to make better employees to make more money, our job is to send people home as better husbands, wives, mothers and fathers.”
- “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to far, go together.”
MAKE THIS YOUR BEST DAY YET!
