Brady Wilson from Juice joins Crystal Dunlop to talk about your team and their energy. Brady started his company, Juice Inc, in 1999. Juice was founded on the principle that everyone, from owners to employees, should have energy left over at the end of the day for their family, friends and themselves.
Is it possible to be engaged but exhausted?
We know that even when your employees are giving their best effort by coming in early and staying late, going above and beyond the call of duty, they can still feel dedicated yet depleted. Biologically, your brain is only 2% of your entire body weight, but that small percentage of your being uses up 20% of your daily energy reserve. Because our brains use up such a vast amount of energy, it is easy to see that as we begin to feel depleted, our executive function is the first thing we begin to lose access to. Once we lose executive function, we lose the ability to focus our attention, control our emotions and strategize. Having an energized team member is vital as these are the power tools of innovation, customer service experiences and effective coaching.
Renewing energy by getting what matters most
Energy may be finite, but it is renewable. There may be a few things in our lives that help renew our energy, and it varies from person to person, but there is only one thing that matters most to you. When you’re engaging with your team and they see that you understand what matters most to them, it shapes the conversation and allows them to feel engaged and renewed.
Our driving needs are biologically urgent
There are 5 driving needs: belonging, meaning, security, significance or freedom. Which driving need is most significant varies from person to person. Understanding what drives your team most will help you feel like you’re connecting better and that you have a better understanding of each other. The sooner you learn your teams driving need(s), the better you can support, energize, and motivate them.
Partnering Operating System
The principals of partnering with your team is essentially just a conversation that allows you to:
- Connect on what matters most
- Understand what’s possible
- Co-create a path to progress
Once you have determined the driving need of your team member, the next step is to determine what is possible for both of you, then work together to find common ground. Managing expectations and problem-solving will allow you to work together to move forward and align your goals. Lastly, you can begin to integrate competing needs, look for solutions and then agree on a path forward.
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