Waking up each morning raring to go to work can be hard.
And it can get harder the longer you work for a single organization in a single role.
Research shows that our brains work less as a task becomes more familiar. We disconnect. We start to forget about how the work we’re doing enriches our own lives and those of the people we serve.
Joseph Grenny, business social scientist and cofounder of VitalSmarts, has about 120 employees. One of the regular rituals in their monthly all hands meeting is the Mission Moment. This is an opportunity for VitalSmarts leaders and team members to share stories about the impact of their work.
Stories of conflict resolution and improved home or work relationships remind everyone at VitalSmarts how their life’s work makes their own lives better and more productive.
Long hours, business travel, and hard work should add up to more than just a paycheck. The best workplaces have a strong sense of moral motivation. And the best leaders tell stories that keep their employees connected to those moral motivations.
Make time for mission moments to see past your work, to the people you affect.
Have a great week.
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