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While it’s natural for leaders, especially entrepreneurs to experience ups and downs, it’s crucial to recognize the profound impact their moods can have on their team and organization. By reflecting on these aspects and actively working to mitigate negative effects, entrepreneurs can foster a more positive, productive, and innovative workplace.

Micromanaging: A major reason of FALL in 'Productivity' 🎉🏅 In a country like India where majority of businesses falls under the category of Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises, it has now become a tradition for the superiors to Micro-manage their employees. This is the major reason, why businesses in India doesn't see growth. It happens in majority of business hubs (of course, not everywhere) The employees get irritated, they doesn't show interest in their field of work, they aren't motivated to show their creativity and thus, this makes the whole system a 'Slavery System'. I request every entrepreneur to take this point into consideration. Micromanaging becomes necessary only in those situations where: 🎉 The worker or employee isn't passionate of what he is doing and still he chooses to do that task, 🎉 or it is confirm that he doesn't possess the skill to handle it. If these are not the situations, consider a 'supportive' approach to treat your employees. This will make a positive ecosystem, and it will boost your organization's productivity and thus resulting in faster growth. What do you think? I would like to welcome any suggestions from your side 🙏🏻🎉 Regards 🎉

It is not inevitable. Leaders... We've been told business is inherently stressful. That it's 'supposed' to be hard. We've been conditioned to believe the only way to have a truly successful business is to sacrifice our mental and physical health. That hustle culture is the way to win. To wear exhaustion and sacrifice as a badge of honour. And yet... You probably know it doesn't feel good. Something feels amiss. You recognise you've missed out on times with family and friends because you've constantly prioritised work about all. You're doing work someone else should be doing. You're removing autonomy from your team. The expectations of yourself are too high. You're at a loss. I'm here to say that being deep in your emotional overdraft and heading for burnout is not inevitable. 🎶 Audio excerpt from The Emotional Overdraft '10 simple changes for balancing business success and wellbeing'

In your professional life, where do you fall on the spectrum of fear to confidence? Where do your team members fall? What are the pros/cons of fear vs. confidence? I lean towards the "confidence" side of the spectrum. Pros: I'm optimistic which means I'm more likely to try new things, be successful recruiting others to join me, and get others motivated to overcome challenges. Cons: I'm more like to take risks which may not pay off and be overly optimistic about things working out on their own when radical intervention may be needed. Some of my team members lean towards the "fear" end of the spectrum. Pros: They see risks I might miss which can help us prepare for the future and increase our chances of overcoming challenges. Cons: They can lead us to avoid risks and the rewards that come with risk. They can discourage others when encouragement is needed. They can undermine team optimism and create a negatively self-reinforcing cycle. There is no one-size-fits-all ideal for organizations when it comes to weighing fear vs. confidence. Instead, there is an ideal for each type of organization, or the stage an organization finds itself in. Startup - Needs a lot more confidence than fear in order to take big risks and reap big rewards quickly. Fear-based thinking should be minimal to avoid big/stupid mistakes. Established/high growth - Majority confident-mindset, but with more fear-based thinking than a startup. Enterprise/maintenance growth (think Walmart or GE) - Even these enterprises should be on the confidence side of the spectrum, although they should have large risk-management teams. Fear should be a department and it should have a lot of control to protect the golden goose. Note: These large organizations should be creating their own startups ala The Innovator's Dilemma/Clayton Christensen to reap the rewards of a confidence mindset and have the best of both worlds. I can't see the benefit to any organization being on the fear-mindset side of the spectrum. Even risk-management departments should embrace the confidence-mindset and be confident that their "fear-based" approach will lead to positive results. Individual team members should also be primarily confidence-mindset, and leaders should embrace a confidence-mindset more than most, while not ignoring the helpful aspects of fear. Those who aspire to leadership positions but have too much of a fear mindset will struggle to recruit others to join them or to lead those assigned to work with them. The real killer seems to be fear + hopelessness. It's one thing to be afraid of a real threat, it's another to feel hopeless in one's ability to overcome it. No one wants to follow someone with that attitude nor join an organization where that attitude has become the culture. Any thoughts to add? Any books this makes you think of that I should read if I want to dive into this further? (other than Mindset by Carol Dweck, I've already read it multiple times and love it)

Leaders are the backbone of any successful company and the driving force behind its growth and achievement. Creating a failure-tolerant environment that encourages leaders to take risks and innovate directly influence long-term growth and success. https://lnkd.in/eUzR4jch #entrepreneur #innovation

Success becomes the major growth hurdle of many organisations. Not willing to change and too scared of failures, the once dynamic organisation has become bureaucratic, lethargic, and slow to respond. Politics take over Performance . Unnecessary Process takes over Initiatives. Controls are so strong that decision making has died down. Protecting your own chair depends on following the rules and risk taking is discouraged. don’t let it reach that stage. it’s time to Strip down the organisation. Rework, reignite, rethink, infuse fresh blood and embrace failures. Do not forget that you went from being a small organisation to a big one by challenging the status quo. Now you are the industry Staus Quo and someone else will knock you down. So Get Back to the Drawing Board & Re Organise. LEVER BRIDGE COMPANY

In todays workplace, over 70% of people are trapped into this situation. I hope you are not. 🙄 If you know yourself well and you know your Company well ... you don't need to fear hiring team members who may surpass you in talent or fit. Yet, if you only know yourself and not your company, your bold decisions may lead to regret. If you neither know yourself nor your Company, the regrets are almost guaranteed. In many small companies, early executives/managers/owners encourage you to make "bold" decisions, yet hesitate to share the due benefits. Check if you are not being trapped into an "encouraged entrepreneur" illusion - it's a manipulation tool! → Know yourself. Know your peers. Know your Company. And play the game for the shared rewards. ✌🏻 #dhandhekafunda #clarity ps: "Shared Vision" is celebrated in the startup world but if not equipped with shared rewards, it's a fallacy. pps: Effective entrepreneurs are driven from within, not encouraged externally!

Surround Yourself with the Right People: Unlocking Your Full Potential As we navigate through the journey of life and strive to achieve our goals, one crucial factor that often gets overlooked is the power of the people we surround ourselves with. Our success, happiness, and personal growth are deeply intertwined with the individuals we choose to have in our inner circle. Today, I want to emphasize the profound importance of being surrounded by the right people and the transformative impact it can have on our lives. 1. Positive Energy and Support: When we are surrounded by positive, uplifting individuals who genuinely believe in our dreams and aspirations, their infectious energy propels us forward. They provide the support and encouragement that fuels our determination during challenging times. The right people become our cheerleaders, celebrating our victories and standing with us during setbacks. 2. Learning and Growth Opportunities: The right people challenge us to step outside our comfort zones and reach new heights. They inspire us to learn, grow, and continuously improve ourselves. By surrounding ourselves with those who possess diverse skills and perspectives, we open ourselves up to valuable knowledge and experiences that we wouldn't have encountered otherwise. 3. Positive Influence on Mindset: The people we spend time with can significantly influence our mindset and attitudes. The right individuals will encourage us to adopt a growth mindset, helping us see opportunities where others see obstacles. They challenge us to shift our perspectives and embrace challenges as stepping stones toward success. 4. Emotional Well-being: Human connections are essential for our emotional well-being. Being surrounded by supportive and caring individuals provides a sense of belonging and reduces stress during difficult times. The right people will listen when we need to talk, lend a helping hand, and offer a shoulder to lean on. 5. Inspiration and Collaboration: The right people will not only inspire us with their own accomplishments but also foster a collaborative environment where ideas flow freely. Collaboration often leads to innovative solutions and extraordinary achievements that can change the course of our lives. In conclusion, the people we choose to surround ourselves with play a pivotal role in shaping our future. They influence our mindset, motivate us to take action, and create an ecosystem for growth and success. Let's be mindful of the company we keep, consciously seeking out those who uplift and empower us. Together, we can unleash our full potential and make remarkable strides towards becoming the best version of ourselves. Tag a friend who has made a positive impact in your life, and let's celebrate the power of having the right people by our side! 🤝 #SurroundYourselfWithTheRightPeople #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMatters #lifepurpose #leadership

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