The Key to Getting People to Do What You Want
Summary
- Use rewards, not punishments to motivate people for long-term success; rewards create lasting desire, while punishments only work temporarily.
- Be patient and persistent with your team, opting for rewards over punishments even if it takes longer to see results.
- Invest in your employees, focusing on rewarding good behavior to align their actions with the desired outcome for higher returns in the long term.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing these strategies to create a winning team:
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Focus on positive reinforcement: Give out small rewards when team members do a good job. This could be a simple "thank you," more responsibility, or even a small bonus. People like being rewarded and it makes them want to keep doing well.
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Be patient and keep at it: Giving rewards instead of punishments can take longer to work, but it's worth it. If someone makes a mistake, don't get mad. Instead, show them the right way to do things and give them a high-five when they get it right next time.
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Keep investing in your team: Spend time teaching your employees and helping them grow. When they do something that's good for the business, celebrate it! This way, they'll know that when the business wins, they win too.
Just remember, building a team that works well without you watching every second is better for everyone. You get more time to do other things, and your team feels trusted and valued. It's a win-win! So, give out those thumbs-ups, the pats on the back, and maybe even an extra day off to the star player. Little things can make a big difference.
Quotes
"You can absolutely get someone to do whatever you want if you punish them"
– Alex Hormozi
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"The moment you remove the punishment or you remove the threat they behave exactly the way they were going to before"
– Alex Hormozi
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"If you reward, they will always want to have that reward and it does not fade"
– Alex Hormozi
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"Using reward rather than punishment is a better long-term strategy"
– Alex Hormozi
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"You get higher Returns on an employee by investing longer in the short term"
– Alex Hormozi
