Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Is It Possible There Is A Better Way?

Ask the people who do the work to come up with ways to work smarter, not harder. Let them share in the rewards of their new found productivity.

To increase pride and participation in your organization, listen to what your people have to say, and give them a chance to make a greater contribution.

Today's TQ Challenge: Bring Out The Best In Everyone.

Choose to be RESPECTFUL! In what ways do you need to increase productivity in your organization?
Choose to be PERCEPTIVE! What benefits could be reaped from involving others in deciding how to get things done?
Choose to be EMPATHETIC! Who would be the happiest today if you solicited their input or feedback?

No one can do it all. No one knows it all. We all need each other's help. There is so much to be gained from the knowledge, experience and unique perspectives that others can bring to your projects. Discover the unique talents of everyone you meet, and respect each person for what they have to offer. Never take the benefit or value of the other person for granted. Never.

"Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them." ~ Ann Landers

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Synergize Factor 7A?

"I believe life is a team sport where each player can make a valuable contribution to the whole."

A high commitment (7A rated 8 or better) suggests you believe that every person, including yourself, is valuable. Just as you can't be an expert in all areas, you realize that others have areas of strengths and weaknesses too. Therefore, you believe that each person you meet has something of value to offer. You also believe that the secret to Synergy is to discover what each person can contribute -- and then find a way to share and increase this value together.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you are someone who often fails to appreciate the value of the other person. Your normal tendency is to generalize the degree of importance of other people based on preconceived notions of who you think they are, or what they can do for you. He's "just" an employee in a different department. She's "just" a new customer who doesn't know what she wants. This biased opinion causes you to be blind to the real value each person contributes -- and limits the true potential of what you could do together.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 7A a bit more frequently?

You bring out the best in everyone, and together, you create more than you ever could have alone. You accumulate performance positives like "Respectful, Perceptive and Grateful" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 7A?

You reject the valuable contribution that others could bring to the table. Negatives like "Judgmental, Narrow-Minded and Inconsiderate" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 7A Causing You Problems?

If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.

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