Why Independence Rocks

Independence within a framework releases your people's inner potential. No, we're not talking about creating a total ararchy within your organization. We're talking about creating a culture of freedom within a framework.

In basketball, it's simple: win the game.

Players aren't hand-held to every movement, every shot, every stance. They may be guided, yes, but not micro-managed. They're given freedom within a framework (i.e. win the game). Imagine then a basketball team without that freedom. Imagine a team that's micro-managed. Imagine a team with players whose potential is constrained to what the boss thinks works best.

Folks, that never works.

Unfortunately, most managers run their organizations that way. Instead, understand ultimately what you want your team to do. Is it achieving a certain ROI, achieving 99% positive customer satisfaction scores, or reach a certain sales number? Then, that's your boundary. It servers as your framework. Once you have that boundary, get out of the way; that, folks, is how you release your people's potential.

They'll amaze you with what they'll do.

Word.

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