KISS 💋


Reader, stop pushing the boulder.

My client: "The two new city managers are doing a good job of holding people accountable. I'm not sure some of the team members like it. We might lose a few, but they've got to take swift action to get the revenue up."
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Me: "You know that's the hard way. Managers don't want to be babysitters. This isn't generating job satisfaction for them or their staff. But there is an easier way that realigns, reengages, and recommits the team to working together."

Compliance seems like a simple solution, but it is onerous. Constant vigilance is required to maintain compliance.

As soon as the 'overlords' look away, people revert or rebel.

What this tactic gains in rapid improvement is not sustained because it fails to foster commitment.

The Easy Way

The easy way honors our most fundamental human needs.

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Star Treatment💫 applies the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology to give your managers and their people exactly what they need to be intrinsically motivated to bring their best every day and feel ownership and commitment to the shared purpose and goals of the company.

It replaces outmoded, fear-based command and control management practices with leadership behaviors that inspire the trust, connection, accountability, and teamwork required to rise to any challenge.

Employee commitment is activated using the Star Treatment💫 system from day one.

People choose to do the right thing because their commitment and energy align with the team's shared purpose and goals.

Key benefits

  • increased innovation
  • team cohesion
  • Reduced turnover costs: selection & training
  • Reduced absenteeism | presenteeism | quiet quitting
  • Fewer mistakes
  • Better on-time performance
  • Happier employees = happier customers = be:tter reputation
  • The industry leader

Case study

Here’s what happened at my client, KPG, when we implemented this system

Day 1: Everyone shows up to work on time, and at the end of the day, they make sure their tools and supplies are returned properly.

Day 2: Everyone gets out the door to their jobs on time and with everything they need from the home office to complete the job.

Day 3: Morale stays high and job stress declines; work feels less overwhelming and chaotic.

Week 2: Employees finish their primary assignment with time to spare to work on unfinished tasks from older projects.

Week 4: Profit margins on individual jobs rebound due to lowered payroll and material costs.

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Reader, do you remember this saying from the last century is "follow the K.I.S.S. method--Keep It Simple Stupid."

Star Treatment💫works because it keeps it simple.

Everyone welcomes and desires these operating norms which is why they are embraced and last.

If you are ready to get your team and business performance back to optimum, use the button below to learn more.

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