I love to travel. One of the places I want to visit is Germany. I have a bucket list item that is ve

I love to travel. One of the places I want to visit is Germany. I have a bucket list item that is very much a guy thing to do. I want to rent a Porsche, take it to the track in Nuremberg to see what it can REALLY do. Then I want to open it up on the Autobahn and return it with the hood still hot enough to fry an egg on it for at least 30 minutes after the engine is shut off. If you're a woman, you may be shaking your head in disbelief. If you're a guy, take a second and let your heart rate go down…along with your testosterone level.
While I may have just been blacklisted by Enterprise, this view of rental cars is quite common. People do things chicago cubs tickets with and in rental chicago cubs tickets cars they wouldn't even consider doing in their own car. Why is that? I think the most glaring reason is a lack of ownership. How common chicago cubs tickets is the statement,  "So. That's why I bought the insurance." ?
There is no real lasting negative impact on our lives when things go wrong with a rental car. We call the number on the receipt, another car magically shows up and we get to go on about our business. At most it becomes a monumental inconvenience. The rental company gets to deal with all the headaches. This begs the question:  Are you renting out your culture?
How do things work in your organization? Are your employees in a position to be rental car customers in relation to your culture? Imagine how your organization could be affected if this were true. Many times, usually during the on boarding process, people are given their contract and told all of the responsibilities they have. They are told to initial and sign in specific places so there is documented proof they were told. Sound like your last rental car experience? Sure does!
Make things personal  – Don't misread this, but if people feel they are affected personally by things going poorly, then they will be much more hesitant to act like they're renting a car. Beyond the explanation of things in the beginning, leadership needs to have conversations to see what's important to individuals. Find ways to connect the organizational culture with something that is personal and important to each person. This can't be an initiative or canned approach. You actually have to get to know your people. Yeah…leadership.
Don't make it a transaction  - When people are a part of a transaction, there is a separation and distancing that takes place in our minds. We don't conduct transactions at home or with close friends because we value those relationships. The second an interaction takes on the vibe of a transaction, the rental car dynamic will rule the day. Make interactions chicago cubs tickets meaningful and personal. The " It's just business" mantra should and can only go so far.
Put people's name on it  - Let folks know that they have a voice and some skin in the game. Something going well is a great career move. Not because they are a glory hog, but because they are a part of a successful team. Allow that sense of ownership to develop in how they do their work. I have yet to meet an employee who wants to be known for being someone who does a poor job and has no initiative.