Leon Mundey’s Post

Is your team draining your business? Are you feeling the pain of a broken team? We all know that a messy team can be annoying. Here’s the thing, though—it can also be a complete drain on your business! Here are some things you risk when you have a dysfunctional team: ➡️ Productivity Loss Everyone understands this one, right? A team that doesn’t work well together is inefficient. Poor dynamics slow down projects, leading to missed deadlines and lower productivity. For example, when team members don’t communicate well, tasks can get duplicated or forgotten, wasting valuable time. Lost productivity directly affects your bottom line through increased expenses (think hourly team member cost) and reduced revenue (less capacity for customers). ➡️ Team Happiness Low morale spreads like wildfire. When team members are unhappy, they’re less motivated and engaged. This lack of enthusiasm affects the whole team’s performance. I’ve seen teams where high stress and poor morale led to burnout and decreased job satisfaction. This is a recipe for poor work quality. No one gives their best when they're unhappy. ➡️ High Turnover Rates A messy team drives people away. High turnover rates mean more time and money spent on recruiting and training new help. For instance, it’s said that the cost of replacing an employee can be up to twice their annual salary when you factor in hiring costs and lost productivity. Now, things might not be as extreme when you’re talking about a team of contractors, but let’s not forget the drain on your time when you have to bring on someone new. So, obviously, there are definite pitfalls to an underperforming team. Here’s the thing though—most of the time, underperforming teams aren’t the symptom of “bad” team members. It’s usually a sign of bad systems and processes. Here are three areas to look at when you’re having team problems: The People: Do you have the right people in the right position doing the right things? The Systems: Do you have the right systems and processes in place to make your team successful? The Tools: Does your team have all the proper tools to do their jobs? Have more questions? Send us a message and discover how we can make a significant impact! Let's fix your team now! #fixmyteam #premierevirtualoperations #bestvirtualassistant #fixyourteamnow #recruitment #hiring

I believe one of the biggest mistakes businesses make when hiring is not prioritising values. When your team shares the same core values, decision-making becomes smoother, team morale rises, and everyone feels more inspired and motivated to contribute. #Hiring #Values

Is your team draining your business? Are you feeling the pain of a broken team? We all know that a messy team can be annoying. Here’s the thing though—it can also be a complete drain on your business! Here are some things you risk when you have a dysfunctional team: ➡️ Productivity Loss Everyone understands this one, right? A team that doesn’t work well together is inefficient. Poor dynamics slow down projects, leading to missed deadlines and lower productivity. For example, when team members don’t communicate well, tasks can get duplicated or forgotten, wasting valuable time. Lost productivity directly affects your bottom line through increased expenses (think hourly team member cost) and reduced revenue (less capacity for customers). ➡️ Team Happiness Low morale spreads like wildfire. When team members are unhappy, they’re less motivated and engaged. This lack of enthusiasm affects the whole team’s performance. I’ve seen teams where high stress and poor morale led to burnout and decreased job satisfaction. This is a recipe for poor work quality. No one gives their best when they're unhappy. ➡️ High Turnover Rates A messy team drives people away. High turnover rates mean more time and money spent on recruiting and training new help. For instance, it’s said that the cost of replacing an employee can be up to twice their annual salary when you factor in hiring costs and lost productivity. Now, things might not be as extreme when you’re talking about a team of contractors, but let’s not forget the drain on your time when you have to bring on someone new. So, obviously, there are definite pitfalls to an underperforming team. Here’s the thing though—most of the time, underperforming teams aren’t the symptom of “bad” team members. It’s usually a sign of bad systems and processes. Here are three areas to look at when you’re having team problems: The People: Do you have the right people in the right position doing the right things? The Systems: Do you have the right systems and processes in place to make your team successful? The Tools: Does your team have all the proper tools to do their jobs? Have more questions? Send us a message and discover how we can make a significant impact! Let's fix your team now! #fixmyteam #premierevirtualoperations #bestvirtualassistant #fixyourteamnow #recruitment #hiring

Hire Slow. Fire Fast. Let's break it down: Take the time to hire. Why? Each new member you add to your team plays a HUGE role in shaping your company's culture, particularly in the early stages. But, if you spot a mismatch? Act FAST. Don't wait. A toxic employee can poison your entire culture, dragging the whole team down. Remember: Hire slow. Fire fast. Protect your culture, protect your growth. Your company's success depends on it.

I just had a quick conversation with a hyper growth scale up, their plans for growth and how to improve culture. They are struggling to not only attract, but retain talent. "We have a desire to get everyone in the office 5 days per week' Really? And you mentioned you're struggling to attract and retain talent 👀 (insert inflection points accordingly) 👉 If you're not giving choice, you're giving micromanagement 👉 If you're hiring, surely there's an innate trust that comes with welcoming someone into your business to do the job, you hired them for. Showing trust through flexibility, is one was to demonstrate this. 👉 Trust is typically reciprocated, not exploited, leading to loyalty (retention) and gratitude (culture) 👉 And don't even get me started on a 5 day week And how do I know this? Well one of my start ups did win best place to work 4 years on the bounce *z formation click into death-drop*

Did you know that 85% of business success is tied to the environment you set, while only 15% depends on individual contributors? This means your focus should be on building a supportive and organized environment for your team. Imagine hiring a rockstar employee who enters a disorganized, chaotic workplace. Even the best talent can't thrive in such conditions. But if you invest time and energy into setting the right priorities, processes, and systems, you can turn B players into A players. This systematic approach allows you to scale your business effectively. Take inspiration from Chick-fil-A. They hire individuals with zero experience but have an outstanding system and training program that ensures success for anyone with the right attitude and growth mindset. This model demonstrates that a well-structured environment can elevate your team and drive your business forward.

To cultivate a growth-oriented and collaborative culture, rethink your hiring process. Instead of rushing to fill positions, embrace a "slow to hire" approach. Take time to ensure candidates align with your values and goals, including feedback on candidates from existing employees. For a deeper understanding of cultivating a culture that facilitates growth, check out the # Insperity ebook at https://lnkd.in/gnsaThak. #Recruiting #Hiring #Culture #HRThatMakesADifference https://lnkd.in/gEcdnpk5

I’ll take discipline over talent any day of the week When it comes to hiring, the discourse is typically around hiring those who are talented and enthusiastic. I can’t argue that talent isn’t distributed evenly and hiring A-players is better than hiring C-players. Or that team members who are super passionate about what your company is doing are more productive. They can have multiplier effect on culture and customer experience. But there is a cap on how far people can get with talent and enthusiasm. It’s discipline that allows people to break through productivity ceilings. As a founder, I live this every day. I make my own hours. I decide what to work on. I set the strategy for the team. I push myself to work full days and often nights and then go to events 3+ nights a week. I push myself not to fall into the trap of focusing on the easy work. It’s discipline that helps me focus on the hardest problems with the highest impact solutions for our business. Discipline is not limited to founders. In a startup setting, there is very little documentation and training. And in a remote setting, no one is looking over your shoulder. Team members need to manage their own time well too. From founder to employee, making sure the team is focused on the right things takes a tremendous amount of discipline. Discipline needs to be applied to schedules, strategy, tactics, and processes - 24/7/365. The x-factor in A vs. B isn’t actually talent, it’s discipline. What’s your take on discipline vs. talent and enthusiasm? #discipline #talent #enthusiasm #productivity 

We've just published a new blog post that delves into the heart of successful teams, "The Key to a Successful Team: The Crucial Role of Values." In a world where #collaboration is key, understanding the significance of values in shaping a cohesive and high-performing team is more important than ever. Our blog post takes a deep dive into how shared #values act as the glue that binds team members together, and how you can help define those values. Happy reading! https://lnkd.in/guvZvEkn #blogpost #hiring #corevalues #teamwork #businessdevelopment #recruitment