Episode Summary
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver addresses a common concern from managers: feeling like they work harder than their team. He explains that it’s often normal for leaders and owners to work harder due to higher responsibilities for driving strategic results. Mike emphasizes that while working harder might be typical, it’s crucial to ensure the team isn’t creating “drag” or hindering progress. He advises managers to set clear standards and focus on achieving desired results rather than solely on who is working harder.
Key Takeaways
- It’s often normal for leaders and owners to work harder than their team due to increased responsibility for strategic results.
- Teams should not create “drag” or make it harder for leadership to achieve goals; if this is happening, better standards and effectiveness are needed.
- The focus should be on achieving results, not just on who is working harder, as “working harder” can be subjective.
Notable Quotes
- “The higher that you go at an organization, you have more responsibility for driving more strategic results.”
- “What you don’t want is you don’t want your team creating drag. You don’t want your team making it harder for leadership, management, et cetera, to get their job done.”
- “It doesn’t matter who’s working harder. It matters, are we getting the results?”
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