The Impact of One
– VINCE LOMBARDI
Pause. Name one person who consistently makes a positive impact in your organization. What is the impact? Why does it matter?
An organization is just a bunch of individuals working together for a common purpose. About 92% of those individuals have a clear understanding and make a conscious commitment to that purpose each day. The clarity and desire to contribute to that purpose is less consistent when it comes to about 8% of our employees, who can be considered low performing. For many in this category, the seat in the organization is just a job. This may not be a conscious outlook, but the lack of connection stifles overall progress.
The impact of one can mean the difference between organizational mediocrity and excellence. An organization must breed individuals who want to make a positive contribution to the mission and clearly know how their role matters to the overall success.