Reading your piece about returning to the fundamentals of business reminded me of a pivotal moment a few years ago when I took over my family’s small manufacturing shop after my father passed. He had always emphasized “people first, profit second,” yet as the new manager I quickly got caught up in chasing sales targets and modernizing equipment, neglecting the mentorship that had been his hallmark. It wasn’t until a longtime employee confided that morale was slipping that I realized I’d drifted away from his core belief. I started setting aside time each week to sit with the team, discuss their ideas, and actually coach a few junior staff. https://betterwinetaste.com/ The shift was subtle but powerful; productivity rose, and the…
Reading your piece about returning to the fundamentals of business reminded me of a pivotal moment a few years ago when I took over my family’s small manufacturing shop after my father passed. He had always emphasized “people first, profit second,” yet as the new manager I quickly got caught up in chasing sales targets and modernizing equipment, neglecting the mentorship that had been his hallmark. It wasn’t until a longtime employee confided that morale was slipping that I realized I’d drifted away from his core belief. I started setting aside time each week to sit with the team, discuss their ideas, and actually coach a few junior staff. https://betterwinetaste.com/ The shift was subtle but powerful; productivity rose, and the…