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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building, and goala giving.

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<v Speaker 1>This is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host

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<v Speaker 1>Paul Fellavaledo.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello everyone, and welcome to the seven Minute Leadership Podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>It's episode two eighty nine. Today we're talking about work ethic,

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<v Speaker 2>where it comes from, why some people have it while

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<v Speaker 2>others don't, and how leaders can strengthen it in their teams.

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<v Speaker 2>So where does work ethic come from? Work Ethic isn't

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<v Speaker 2>something you're born with. It's developed. It comes from a

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<v Speaker 2>mix of upbringing, personal values, influences, experiences, and workplace culture.

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<v Speaker 2>Some people grow up in environments where hard work is

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<v Speaker 2>expected and rewarded, and others might not have had those

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<v Speaker 2>same influences. However, work ethic is also a choice regardless

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<v Speaker 2>of background. People can decide to take pride in their

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<v Speaker 2>work and push themselves to be better or not. And

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<v Speaker 2>why do some people have a strong work ethic while

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<v Speaker 2>others don't. There's a few reasons why work ethic varies

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<v Speaker 2>upbringing in early influences. If someone was raised in an

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<v Speaker 2>environment that valued hard work, they're more likely to carry

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<v Speaker 2>that forward. In personal motivation, Some people are naturally driven

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<v Speaker 2>by achievement, while others need external motivation in workplace culture,

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<v Speaker 2>a company that rewards hard work creates a team of

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<v Speaker 2>high performers. A company that ignores it breeds mediocrity in

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<v Speaker 2>leadership and expectations. If leaders tolerate laziness or inconsistency, employees

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<v Speaker 2>will seem no reason to push themselves. So how do

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<v Speaker 2>you coach stronger work ethic? As a leader? You can

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<v Speaker 2>develop work ethic in those who struggle with it. Set

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<v Speaker 2>clear expectations, make it known that honest hard work is

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<v Speaker 2>the standard, not the exception, and lead by example. If

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<v Speaker 2>you show up early, put in effort, and take pride

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<v Speaker 2>in your work, your team will't likely follow suit and

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<v Speaker 2>hold people accountable. If someone isn't pulling their weight, you

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<v Speaker 2>have to address it. Don't let slackers bring the team down,

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<v Speaker 2>and find the right motivation. Not everyone is motivated by

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<v Speaker 2>the same things. Some want career growth, others want financial incentives,

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<v Speaker 2>and some just want some kind of recognition. Tap into

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<v Speaker 2>what drives each person. Know your people and what motivates them,

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<v Speaker 2>and build a culture of pride and work. When people

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<v Speaker 2>feel like their work matters, they'll put in more effort,

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<v Speaker 2>show them the impact of what they do. So how

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<v Speaker 2>do you reward a strong work ethic? Good work ethic

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<v Speaker 2>should never go unnoticed. I'm a big supporter of this concept.

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<v Speaker 2>Public recognition is a simple way and an easy simple

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<v Speaker 2>great job or I'm proud of you can go a

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<v Speaker 2>long way. Incentives things like bonuses, extra time off, or

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<v Speaker 2>even small rewards like a gift card can reinforce the

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<v Speaker 2>work ethic that you want in career growth, Give more

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<v Speaker 2>responsibility to those who consistently show up and perform. Send

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<v Speaker 2>them to a conference or a meeting to represent you

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<v Speaker 2>or the organization for the day. Let them experience the

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<v Speaker 2>free lunch and the endless see of free pens and swag.

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<v Speaker 2>Give them the chance to network and get inspired and

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<v Speaker 2>lead with fairness. Make sure those with strong work ethics

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<v Speaker 2>aren't carrying the weight of those who don't. If hard

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<v Speaker 2>workers see slackers getting away with it, they'll lose motivation

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<v Speaker 2>at the end of the day. Work ethic is a

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<v Speaker 2>mix of mindset, motivation, environment and choice. As a leader,

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<v Speaker 2>you set the tone. Your work ethic should be contagious.

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<v Speaker 2>It should be inspiring, come naturally and be welcoming to others.

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<v Speaker 2>To join in. If you want a team that works hard,

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<v Speaker 2>you have to coach it, reinforce it, and reward it.

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<v Speaker 2>So get out into your workforce and start looking specifically

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<v Speaker 2>at work ethic. You may be overlooking some amazing traits

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<v Speaker 2>that you might be unaware of in your team. This

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<v Speaker 2>has been this seven minute leadership podcast, and I thank

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<v Speaker 2>you for listening.

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<v Speaker 1>For more Paul Fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot

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