Paso a Pasito Avanzamos un Poquito
Paso a pasito avanzamos un poquito, Step by step we move forward, a saying that depicts the progress of 787 Coffee's leaders. It's essential to acknowledge that advancement is a gradual, step-by-step process, Paso a pasito. Step by step. Being consistent can get boring, doing the same thing over and over again can get boring, specially if we see no advancement. If you ask me what the difference between a good leader and an Exceptional leader is time : Consistency, Progress gives satisfaction - visual progress makes it real! Here are 8 steps for consistent growth.
Set Clear and Achievable Objectives
Start by defining what success looks like both personally and professionally. These goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
Establish Key Performance Metrics - Visual Progress
Determine the metrics that truly reflect growth in your context, such as customer loyalty, average sale increase, outstanding health department inspections, and productivity boosts. This quantifiable data will help leaders to objectively assess their performance and the impact of their strategies.
Encourage your team to track 3 things monthly - milestones - outline activities. Keep them clear and VISUAL - * book mark example when reading a book
Develop a Routine for Consistency
Habits form the core of consistency. Introduce routines both on individual and team levels that reinforce daily progress toward objectives. Reminders: I write things such us waste no time - have you impacted a human today, are you pushing yourself to greatness? - These can include regular training, mentoring sessions, and acknowledgment of incremental improvements.
Cultivate a Learning Environment
Growth stems from learning. Enforce an environment where ongoing education is valued. Encourage leaders to attend workshops, consume relevant content, or participate in peer-to-peer learning opportunities that are directly tied to their growth objectives.
Consistency tracker
Showing up daily - pushing yourself daily, be self aware - find things that you have become consistent on - track them- I have made my bed daily for 10 consecutive days, I have met my food calorie goal daily for 30 days -
If you track - daily consistency tracker increases productivity and keeps you honest, measurement to our own behavior.
Celebrate Small Wins
Acknowledge the small steps that lead to grand outcomes. Recognizing these wins not only motivates but also validates the effort put in by the leaders. Celebrations can be as simple as public recognition in meetings or some form of reward.
Encourage Collaborative Efforts
Promote collaboration among leaders to combine diverse skills, experiences, and insights. This establishes a culture of support and shared responsibility for growth, leading to better problem-solving and innovation.
Review and Adapt Regularly
A growth plan is not static. It must be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains relevant and effective. Teach leaders to adapt plans in response to performance metrics analysis, changes within the industry, or shifts in the company’s strategy.
My Summary
That said, if you can cultivate a truly wonderful experience for your customers time and again, you'll multiply the number of engaged consumers eager to share the news about your brand with others.
So let's get to work and make the humans who support us every day feel as amazing as we do when they choose us.
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