I remember taking over a group of disguntled employees as a Second Lieutenant. It was a disfunctional unit with just about everyone working for me hating to be in the military. I called each one over on a one to one basis and asked them that, understanding they needed to serve their duty, if they could do anything in the office they wanted what would it be. Each stated that they would like to do this or that and I said, “Ok, you are now in charge of that task.” Within two months we were a well oiled machine. It was a experience I never forgot as well as earning me a commendation.
Capitalism works the same way. Let people do what they want to do and stand out of their way.
Great story, but what would you have done if the overwhelming majority of them wanted to be in charge of the same task?
>Let people do what they want to do and stand out of their way.
I don’t think so, and without knowing your story I don’t think you did either.
I’d guess you instead spent your time clearing the way for them to excel.
Servant leadership— it’s the only way and the one endorsed in person by Our Boss.