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PUSHING TO THE FRONT
add tHoUgHtFUl oUtcoMeS to really go FaSt
Speaking of morale, as you seek to harness the power of setting limits
remember that while boundaries are powerful, so are outcomes. What
is it exactly that we are trying to accomplish? What is our target? What
constitutes success? What is our Super Bowl win? Based on the business
unit, organization or corporate objective, these key outcomes are
set and aggressively pursued within the confines of the corresponding
boundaries. Try this the next time you encounter one of your folks;
simply ask them, “What is a homerun for us?” See if they know at all,
and if they do, whether or not it aligns with your view.
Most of us have participated in, or at least viewed a tug-of-war contest.
Teams on both ends of a rope pull and strain and exert energy trying to
get the middle of the rope to move in their direction. Despite these herculean
efforts, in most contests the middle of the rope rarely moves very far
until one team is worn down or gives up. This tug of war is often going
on within your team because there is not uniform agreement on what the
team is supposed to be accomplishing. People choose sides and start opposing
each other. Much energy is expended for little movement.
Imagine for just a moment the rope with everyone on the same side.
It would move incredibly quickly and without much effort at all. The
team experiences huge success with all the usual rewards that come
with it – accolades, increased self-esteem, and job satisfaction.
Having clear outcomes that are agreed upon puts everyone on your
team on the same side of the rope. Having clear boundaries for the behaviors
used pursuing the outcomes provides the ‘oomph.’
Monitor rigoroUSly
Of course a boundary is not a boundary at all if it is not enforced. Every
now and then my granddaughter will test me. While looking at me out
of the corner of her eye she will put a toe or even a whole foot across the
sidewalk. As soon as I start toward her or just make strong eye contact,
she immediately smiles and steps back. The relief on her face is obvious.
“Grandad means it. The boundary is still there, I am still safe.”
Each of my boys watches to make sure that I enforce each other’s
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