Attracting talented employees and volunteers.

Business can be too hard doing it by yourself.

Business and sometimes life “can be too hard doing it by yourself”. Your future can be better than you think if you attract and associate with good people. If they have similar values, it can make a difference in your business and your life. But you don’t meet good, like-minded people by watching TV and keeping your own company.

I have always been an extrovert and have interacted with all sorts of people, from the down-and-out to corporate leaders, politicians, presidents of international corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit and community leaders.  I realise some people don’t share my enthusiasm for interacting with others. However, they must be encouraged to get out and meet each other, especially if they want to attract good people to their business.

Good people are looking for the right home.

Good people want to work with you, support you and be good friends. You may sometimes feel you are alone. People are not interested, but if you take a few simple steps to attract good people, you’ll find there are more than you can handle. Helping good people that you value is important; it delivers a bonus, and more good connections are made.

Sometimes, the association or friendship doesn’t work out favourably. Someone may turn against or disappoint you, but this is sometimes par for the course. However, at the very least, they can provide essential attitudes in your learning curve.  Irrespective of whatever happens, it is critical not to allow setbacks to question your judgment. Don’t let things hinder potentially positive connections and opportunities to attract the best people.

I don’t believe it is hard to find good people if you’re willing to stand up for what you believe in. Live in a way congruent with your values and beliefs, and look for good people with similar values and get to know them. Never overlook that you can change someone and their approach to work and business.

Attracting good people.

Are the people you spend the most time with compatible with your values, goals, and business? If not, you may be held back by associating with them. Keep in mind that the business with the best value chain wins.

When you spend time with others with similar values and goals and are making progress by improving your value chain, you are likely to have tremendous success. It’s no good without great people to help you execute a grand vision.  

Be selective; not everybody can help you. Learn how to surround yourself with great people.

Quotable Quotes.

“I hire people brighter than me, and I get out of their way”.  Lee Iacocca

“If you pick the right people and allow them to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it, you almost don’t have to manage them”. Jack Welch