Listen "Employee Accountability: The Hard Truth About Workplace Performance Standards"
Episode Synopsis
In this thought-provoking episode of Connect and Convert, hosts Dennis Collins and Leah Bumphrey tackle the controversial topic of employee accountability and performance standards. Joined by Producer Paul, they debate the ethics and effectiveness of different accountability systems, from Sun Tzu's ancient methods to Jack Welch's infamous 20-70-10 system.Key TakeawaysThe standard set by keeping low performers becomes the standard for your entire company, affecting overall team performance and moraleCreating a "magnetic workplace" where people want to work is ultimately the leader's responsibilityEffective accountability requires clear, consistent consequences - not just occasional enforcementFear-based compliance and arbitrary standards can damage workplace culture and drive away top performersTimestamps00:00:00 - Introduction and welcome00:02:00 - The Sun Tzu accountability story00:05:25 - Jack Welch's 20-70-10 system explained00:09:15 - The impact of keeping low performers00:13:40 - Creating a magnetic workplace00:17:30 - Fear-based compliance vs. genuine engagement00:22:45 - The ethical questions of performance consequences00:27:20 - The deliberately developmental organization concept00:31:10 - Practical takeaways for small business ownersConnect With The HostsDennis Collins: https://wizardofads.org/partner/dennis-collins/Leah Bumphrey: https://wizardofads.org/partner/leah-bumphrey/Resources Mentioned"The Art of War" by Sun TzuJack Welch's 20-70-10 system (vitality curve)Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO) conceptFree 60-minute business consultation with Dennis and Leah
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