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* Make sure every employee at every level understands
state of business. Be sure they know how their performance contributes to business results. Tell them what business needs from them to be more successful.
* Help them be prepared by offering resources and encouragement to keep resumes up to date.
If you were thinking this is a little radical and you would be crazy to take this advice...THINK AGAIN!
* People who think like free agents act as if their future depends on every thing they do, or don't do. They have a sense of personal responsibility and personal power.
* Free agent thinkers understand that every person they encounter is a potential customer, or can lead to a customer...so they treat everyone like a valued customer.
* Free agent thinkers anticipate change and understand that competition is tough. They learn to take good with bad, but they rarely consider themselves victims of circumstance.
Do your employees a favor. Encourage free agent thinking. As a company, yes, you'll have to work harder to keep talent you want to keep. And yes, you'll probably lose some. Which is better for your business...people who are actively engaged and appreciate opportunity, or people who are just waiting for their next paycheck? You decide!
As the owner of Essential Connections, Lora Adrianse is a catalyst for clients who aspire to achieve optimal results. She is accomplished in developing employees at all levels, a seasoned business manager, and is passionate about helping clients build extraordinary business relationships with colleagues and customers She can be reached through her website www.connectionscoach.com
