You don’t often think that famous musicians have highs and lows: the truth is, we all do. Being in a band, like any group or team activity, is a tight rope act of trying to maintain your individual self while being an integral part of the whole. That’s also true at work: the hard and low times put the high ones into perspective and make them that much more enjoyable. Lots of companies today are struggling with pandemic-related staffing shortages caused by a myriad of challenges: in times like these those that are employed appreciate the colleagues they have and the full teams they’ve been a part of in the past. Now is a time for leaders to talk about those times and how each employee should value their colleagues: this will help promote retention now as they continue to find new recruits to fill open positions. And leaders should encourage every employee to welcome and mentor new recruits to make them more quickly feel a part of the team: that’s how great teams are built, in good times and bad. You can help new recruits learn the ins and outs of the job, the company's shared values, the things that make up its culture, and the ways employees support each other. Make team building a part of your leadership plan today.
Joseph Michael "Dusty" Hill (1949 – 2021): American musician who was the bassist of the rock band ZZ Top for 50 years. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004
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