In over a decade of coaching, I have never once found a small and growing business that doesn’t have at least one gorilla in it. And that gorilla is both a great blessing and a great curse to the business owner.
In this brief video I’ll help you identify the “gorilla” in your business, and show you two powerful action steps you can use to regain control, improve performance and boost morale.
Action Steps:
- Watch this video and ask yourself: “Does my business have a ‘gorilla’? If so, who is it?”
- If you discover a “gorilla” in your business, follow these steps in order:
- Give them rules and systems that they need to follow and hold them accountable to those boundaries.
- If after a month or two, step one didn’t work, then release them from the business. Both they and your business will benefit from the change.
- Share your perspective or ask questions on this page.
Principles:
- A “gorilla” in a business is someone who is very strong and powerful. They have great ability, but they also create chaos and make messes throughout the business–they are a problem employee.
- Usually, this “gorilla” is a family member or close friend of the business owner or founder. Because of their privileged position, they feel that they can bend the rules.
- “Gorillas” negatively affect the business because:
- Employees see the double standard and are confused and demoralized by it.
- The business owner experiences stress, extra work, and a feeling of being trapped by this employee.
- When you take care of your “gorilla” problem:
- The employees throughout the company will feel more motivated and inspired.
- The business can mature and begin to operate according to systems and accountability instead of personality.
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