314. What I’ve Focused on THIS YEAR to Create A Team of “A” Players

Vision Sharing

In the pursuit of building a team of "A" players, Natalie Ellis emphasizes the importance of frequently sharing the company's vision. She believes that regularly revisiting the vision helps keep the team aligned and motivated, acting as a North Star for their efforts. Natalie encourages leaders to involve their team in this process, allowing them to contribute ideas and feedback, which fosters a sense of ownership and investment in the company's goals 1.

You really want to be doing it in a way that, you know, they could go and communicate your vision just as well as you to someone that doesn't know you.

--- Natalie Ellis

This approach not only strengthens team engagement but also enhances the overall momentum towards achieving the company's objectives 2.

   

Personalized Vision

Natalie underscores the power of personalizing the company's vision through storytelling. By weaving personal experiences and success stories into the vision, she makes it more relatable and tangible for her team. This transparency helps team members understand the vision's origins and its significance, thereby increasing their buy-in and commitment 2.

These kind of stories make it feel so much more tangible, so much more relatable, and also a lot more digestible for your team to see grounded examples of it.

--- Natalie Ellis

Such personalization not only clarifies the vision but also inspires the team to embody the values and behaviors necessary to achieve it.