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#30 From “I’m Not Important” to “I’m Contributing to Something Important”

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Have you ever considered how the work of your team members affects their self-esteem and sense of value? If we help them through the progression from “I’m not important” to “I’m contributing to something important,” we can have a significant impact on how they feel about their work, and subsequently, their lives altogether.

This episode helps you see how you can enable others to make the shift of those you lead from feeling unimportant to feeling like they play a critical role in something important.

We break this progression down into simple steps with actions you can take now to lead this mindset shift, such as:

  • Learn the story of your team members and show them that their story is important to you
  • Show them where they fit into the bigger picture of your organization and mission
  • Make sure everyone knows the organization’s purpose
  • Model the energy and positive attitude you would want them all to feel

Considering many of us spend the most energized parts of our days at work, it is important to build a culture that gives people meaning, motivation, and even happiness. We hope this episode helps you see how you can get every person you lead to realize their importance to the greater good of your team, organization, and the world.

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