Culturally, we have been schooled in good nutrition. From our formal learning to the labeling on packages, we emphasize the value of putting good things in our bodies knowing that this will make us healthier, more productive individuals. We spend countless hours ensuring that our children have the right nutrients so that we minimize the potential impact of disease and maximize the opportunity for healthier lives.
Shouldn't our communication in the workplace do the same?
Instead, much of the feedback overheard in the office is made up of toxic substances: "You didn't do this. . ." "I don't really believe you have the right. . ." "Your work on this project was well below standard."
Where is the good nutrition in any of this? Where is the communication that builds strong professionals? Where is the positive input with which the individual can grow?
Yes, there is a point in which corrective action is necessary. . .but so often we are focused on solely that. There should be at least, if not more, emphasis on the positive; we need to provide our teams with strong, nutritional communication that allows them to minimize the impact of that which might damage them and maximize their professional growth.
Just as our bodies need positive nutrients to thrive. . . our professional lives need the same. "Great job on the Connelly project - I especially appreciated the detail." "Every day you bring such a positive work ethic to our team - and I am so grateful for that contribution." "Your consistency in assuring we always have the right product is really what keeps this team going."
Strong bodies are built by providing the right stuff. . .strong teams and strong bodies of work are built the same way.
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