Friday 4 - Unconventional Advice for Improving Employee Satisfaction: 4/23/21

Published: Fri, 04/23/21

Thanks for opening up this edition of the Friday Four. Let's get things started with a popular blog post from my own personal archives:

Speaking the Language of Your Audience is More Important Than Being a Brilliant Tactician - This blog post I wrote during the summer of 2018 further reinforces one of my favorite sayings: We don't hire resumes, we hire people.

My Friday FOUR:

Four pieces of content I've consumed this past week that will influence my future blog material and challenge me to think differently about how I manage Cressey Sports Performance. As always, I'm looking to bring you some business-specific information from outside of the world of fitness. Enjoy:

What Peleton's Treadmill Safety Concerns Could Mean for the Brand's Momentum - This is an interesting storyline to follow at this unique moment in time, as I see the defiant stance Peloton is taking relating to this CDC recommendation as being similar to a gym owner publicly declaring that they are going to defy government-mandated shutdowns and remain open. There can be damaging implications to the brand if you choose to hold your ground, and Peloton could very well become the model of what not to do if they continue to see their stock price plummet.

Know Your Numbers: A Non-Intimidating Overview of Key Performance Indicators - It's very easy to tell a fellow business owner "you've got to stay on top of your numbers." But what's the optimal answer when the response to that statement is "where do I start?" Mark Fisher knocked that question out of the park with this detailed explanation of how to attack tracking key performance indicators.

If You Want to Improve Employee Satisfaction, Try This Controversial Practice - I've never encountered this advice, and I think I like it. I don't want to spoil the surprise and see you skip reading this one, so you're going to have to click through for the unconventional leadership tip.

Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior (podcast) - Duckworth's NYT Best Seller, Grit, was among my favorites in recent years. This interview she did with Shane Parrish from The Knowledge Project addressed a number of concepts from the book, and was especially interesting when they got to the topics of processing constructive criticism and interpreting the recommendation that one "follow their passion."

Make sure to let me know if you come across any material that you think I'd enjoy. More importantly, have a great weekend.

- Pete