What is Spirited Economics
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What is Spirited Economics™?
Spirited Economics™ describes a strategy as well as an ability and an outcome. It is the strategy and skill to harness the spirit of the employees as a quantifiable and financial asset. The outcome is enhanced profits that are achieved when the energy, talent, courage, self-confidence and determination of the workforce are fired up to deliver extraordinary performance – because they want to! Not because they are being held accountable; not because they are afraid of losing their jobs, not because their boss told them they must, not because they are being measured – but because they are inspired and proud to be an integral part of a growing organization.
We know that leaders at all levels are genuinely motivated to make great things happen. They truly want to play a positive role in the achievement of the corporate vision by delivering exceptional performance. And yet, in so many cases, something gets in the way within the executive boardroom, as well as from the boardroom to the backroom.
1. People and teams are not aligned – they are not pulling in the same direction
The result – failure to achieve the expected economic value from leaders and their teams starting in the executive boardroom and cascading down into the organization.
2. Poor decision-making – the decisions are not strategically-focused, vision-aligned and profitable
The result – failure to achieve economic value from the decisions leaders and their teams make.
3. A fear based culture – people are operating from fear rather than from strength
The result – failure to achieve significant economic value from ‘the way things are done around here'. And not fostering a culture that will attract and retain the best and brightest talent.
At the core of each one of these extremely costly conditions is the lack of courage to be authentic and spirited. This lack of courage to be real with each other causes teams to get "stuck"; encourages ‘safe’ and unprofitable decision making; and is responsible for employees choosing to suppress their ideas and perceptions and true talent. The outcome is mediocre or poor performance.
If you recognize any of these conditions, give us a call and let Dr Gluckman show you how you can address these barriers to success, by showing you a powerful and practical way to tap into an asset you already have – the spirit, enthusiasm and energy of the people working in your company.
