Bending the rules in your favor can become a major problem if you’re a leader. You may think you have a right to selectively ignore certain policies.
But these decisions can hurt teamwork and create gossip at work. These are thing that distract people from their goals.
In this episode of our Productivity Edge series, you will learn how you can be a better leader by making a commitment to not bending the rules. It’s a simple decision that can produce big rewards for your team’s time management.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- Can I bend the rules?
- How to hurt teamwork?
- Why do I have to follow the rules?
- What creates gossip at work?
Video Transcript
You know that distractions will slow people down. It will keep them from focusing on the big tasks. They can hurt productivity. Sometimes you, as a leader, may be creating some of those distractions. So what are you doing?
Next let’s talk about bending the rules. Are there certain policies that everyone has to follow but because you’re higher up in the organization, you don’t necessarily have to do it. But by not following the rules and people noticing it… that’s a distraction.
Because they’ll be saying, “Hey, he doesn’t do that stuff. Or she never does that. Why do I have to do?
Do you want these conversations to happen? I understand, in your position, you don’t have to follow all the rules. But sometimes maybe it should be your pleasure to do so because it sets a good example and turns off that fountain of gossip that can paralyze an organization.
About This Video Series
Ken Okel’s Productivity Edge video series is designed to make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away.
Got a productivity problem? Let us know and we’ll feature it in an upcoming episode.
Catch up on our Productivity at Work Series
- How to Manage Workloads
- How to Cut Your Workload
- Let Go of Old Processes
- How to Prepare for the Unexpected
- Know Your Top Priorities
- How to Delegate at Work
- How to Make Better Decisions
About Ken Okel
Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/
