Creative Ways To Build Community & Invest In Your Team (Monday Mindset)

Have you ever wondered what the true impact of investing in team building is, beyond just ticking a box? In this Monday Mindset episode, Nick and Wil have a conversation that peels back the layers, revealing how deeply knowing the individuals you work with shapes everything from daily synergy to bottom-line profitability. Discover why relationships are your team's real performance enhancers, how the cost of attrition can silently erode success, and why the difference between a manager and a true leader lies in their team's ability to thrive even in their absence. 

This isn't just about work; it's about building a community where people go the extra mile for each other because they care. 

Key Takeaways:

• Investing in team building is important for improving team synergy and overall performance. 
• Attrition is costly for businesses of all sizes, adding costs and inhibiting profitability. 
• Relationships are a team's real performance enhancers; people are motivated to work harder for teammates they feel connected to. 
• A key distinction between a manager and a true leader is whether the team's performance drops significantly when the leader is absent. 
• Leaders should engage in a "Mission of Discovery" to understand associates on a personal level, learning their motivators and life goals to adapt coaching. 
• Building connectivity is more challenging with remote work, highlighting the need for intentional efforts like dedicated time for non-work conversations.
• Understanding team members' motivators is a component of assessing "skill or will". 
• Leading effectively requires knowing the team's "vibe" or what they need, similar to a DJ reading the crowd. Applying a single leadership or communication style to all teams is ineffective; leaders must be malleable and adapt their approach to fit the dynamic that will draw out the best in that specific group. 
• Team-building activities should be tailored to the specific team's dynamic and what would work best for their growth. 
• Creative and low-cost team-building ideas including virtual activities like chocolate cooking or painting classes, game shows, and scavenger hunts. Building a community and treating people well is described as a missionary approach that creates more lasting impact and better long-term results compared to a mercenary approach focused solely on immediate output or financial incentive.
• Investing in people and fostering a sense of community leads to teams that are more likely to go the extra mile for each other, the leader, and the company.