As an incredibly strong scheduler of my own time, it makes it very difficult for me sometimes to understand that not everyone else’s lives revolve around Outlook.
I’ve found that there are types like me who are strong on the details and their are other who are strong on the creative side instead. Finding the balance to help those who work for you to be effective and enjoy their job with you is crucial for business growth.
I’ve found that not every great creative person is a good match for my business. There may be some terrific writers out there, but if they can’t make a deadline so your business gets paid they may not be the best match for your needs. On the other hand others who are highly creative but can be worked with to perform within somewhat flexible guidelines may be strong business partners in the long run.
This is what I’ve found. There are some things that you as a business owner can be flexible with and other things that you simply cannot be flexible with.
Maybe you can be flexible about when a contractor sends their invoice to you.
But maybe you can’t be flexible about a contractor missing a client’s deadline.
Maybe you can be flexible about the time of day a project is turned in.
But maybe you can’t be flexible when other people are waiting to work on this same project.
Working with others is a balance. By trying to create an environment where others that work with you have a degree of input and you yourself show flexibility for their needs, you develop loyalty and trust. It can be a win-win for workers and bosses.