| And they’re simple, easy and free! | | | | potential for great performance. Plus, sharing ideas |
| Focusing on people is an investment in you and in | | | | and helping others to grow will bring respect and |
| the future. Plus, you’ll feel satisfied when the | | | | new opportunities for learning. |
| people around you grow and achieve their goals. | | | | Here are some ways to develop others: |
| There are three simple rules that will lead to rich | | | | · Listen to people |
| rewards. I call these the ‘three golden | | | | · Find out who they are |
| rules’ because they always lead to success. | | | | · Ask where they want to go |
| 1. Develop yourself | | | | · Help them achieve their goals. |
| Commit to ongoing learning and growth. This is | | | | Do this and you’ll find opportunities opening up |
| the key to success – far more than | | | | in unexpected places. |
| intelligence, charisma or even hard work. Here are | | | | 3. Develop your organisation |
| simple, easy and mostly free ways you can build | | | | In business, real results come from planned |
| learning into your life: | | | | development that benefits individuals and the |
| · Listen to podcasts in your car or when | | | | whole organisation. Regardless of the size of the |
| you’re exercising | | | | organisation, start with an assessment of your |
| · Read articles during your work breaks (your | | | | current reality: |
| boss will be impressed) or while waiting for an | | | | · Where would you like to be in 3-5 years? |
| appointment | | | | · Identify the gaps that need filling |
| · Read e-newsletters | | | | · Identify strengths and develop them – |
| · Listen to speakers and people you meet at | | | | they are the secret to your success. |
| networking groups. | | | | A commitment to developing yourself, others and |
| Just doing these things once a week, or even | | | | your organisation will make you a ‘gold medal |
| once a month, will make a real difference. | | | | performer’ or put more ‘gold in the |
| 2. Develop others | | | | bank’. It will also build strong relationships and |
| The key to attracting and keeping good people is | | | | make the journey a lot more fun. Enjoy! |
| coaching and development. It also releases | | | | |