When in doubt of how many, lean on three. Why? Simple–three is doable, memorable and meaningful. More than three and overwhelm and numbing follow. Three is thoughtful. You have to evaluate and select what’s most important to communicate or take action on. Less than three and you underestimate potential and capacity.
- Declare three strategic priorities.
- Write down three goals for the month.
- Post-it-note your three strategic bite-size steps for the day.
- Name three concerns and three resulting opportunities and possible solutions.
- Celebrate three wins for the month!
- Provide three pieces of constructive feedback (never more in a single sitting.)
- Appreciate three team members this week.
- Reach out and get to know three of your co-workers better.
- Choose three simple culture “spark” activities for this month.
For effective communication and focus that leads to heightened productivity, keep it to three.
“Culture Works will go down as one of the best business books of 2017. Whether you’re a small company CEO or big company manager Culture Works is packed with leadership value bombs.” Kevin Kruse, New York Times bestselling author and founder of LEADx. Consider purchasing Culture Works as one of your three culture “spark” activities for this month!
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Kris Boesch is the CEO and Founder of Choose People, a company that transforms company cultures, increases employee happiness and boosts the bottom-line. She is a nationally renowned speaker and workplace culture expert. Boesch is also the author of Culture Works: How to Create Happiness in the Workplace and developer of the Choose People 360° Culture Audit. Kris is also a proud mother, dancing diva and dog lover.
