Are You Talking Your Teams Language?
Here's how to get fewer blank stares, shoulder shrugs, and "I dunno”s when you ask your team for ideas on how to improve the business.
Stop asking:
"How can we improve things?"
Start asking:
What's frustrating you?
What annoys you?
What's making your job harder than it needs to be?
Why does this work?
Because people are motivated differently.
Some people are driven by moving towards something better. Others are driven by moving away from pain, frustration, or problems.
When your questions match the way someone naturally thinks, it's like you're speaking their language.
This week, pay attention to your team.
Who lights up when you talk about opportunities?
Who opens up when you ask about frustrations?
Once you know what motivates each person, you'll have much better conversations—and you'll uncover far more useful ideas.
Have a great day!
