What can you learn about leadership and culture from a guy whose background is in music and dueling pianos? A LOT!
Greg Offner talks about The Tip Jar culture coming from corporate HR and risk management, he noticed what really got people engaged at work and at the dueling piano bar. His lessons serve us all.
Key points for leaders to ponder:
\u2022 Work is a performance. We perform a task. We are in service to others.
\u2022 Show up from a place of service pondering, \u201cWhat do they need from me to make sure this
performance goes well?\u201d
\u2022 Your job as a leader is to remove the friction, anything that can get in their way of doing a good
job.
\u2022 Your title or rank is simply a validation, not a reward. It\u2019s a tool of authority. How will you use that
tool?
\u2022 Know that by working together, we elevate the experience of everyone! Beware of misaligned
incentives.
\u2022 Note that you can\u2019t create engagement. You create an experience.
\u25cb When team members choose to engage or disengage, a decision was made to do just that.
\u2022 The culture shifts to creating impact vs. trading hours for income.
\u2022 Create shared values -
\u25cb Allow people to opt in
\u25d8 Create actionable steps for them to do so.
\u25d8 Teach them how to fit in so there\u2019s a sense of ownership
As the host of OneSharpSword, I loved this interview. Greg Offner is a master presenter and he speaks to a pet of mine, building a Culture of Caring, from such a unique perspective.
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