The next time you are working on a project, ask yourself, “What would happen to my level of commitment, if I knew that I was only going to be paid if I achieved results?”
Thank you Marshall. The story of Mr. Mudd remind me about some people who have great self respect like he does. They created legacy, as unsung hero, who taught us with deeds -- and we always tend to follow the their path....
Thank you Mr. Mudd... and Marshall!!! In asking the question 'how would your behaviour change?' I am drawn to a challenge for those of us who lead in the context of “I don’t want you to pay me unless you are 100% satisfied with the results.” What if as leaders we had this mindset - turning the table on the premise that leaders pay their people to perform for them to the notion that employees employ us as leaders to guide and direct them, to enable their further growth and development and to help them connect their purpose with the contribution they make to our organisations? Would our employees be willing to pay us at the end of the day? I am sure that Mr. Mudd, like yourself Marshall, paused and learned plenty from the few non-paying jobs you had... But do we as leaders truly pause and look in the mirror often enough to reflect on 'where might my people not be 100% satisfied with my performance and what am I going to do to improve on any such score? If our pay relied on it, we probably would more often!
An inspirational story and certainly food for thought. For me, it is a challenge to reflect on how I show up as an employee and a leader each day.
Dennis Mudd would be proud of you Marshall
Thank you Marshall. The article gives Great Insight & reinforces the belief that excellence in everyday actions is the only way to live life.
could you post on LinkedIn to make it easy to share? Thanks!
I so appreciate this story. I've heard you tell it but seeing it written out is profoundly compelling.
Thank you Marshall. The story of Mr. Mudd remind me about some people who have great self respect like he does. They created legacy, as unsung hero, who taught us with deeds -- and we always tend to follow the their path....
Thank you Marshall. Great life lesson.
Wow, thank you, inspirational and instructive!
Thank you Mr. Mudd... and Marshall!!! In asking the question 'how would your behaviour change?' I am drawn to a challenge for those of us who lead in the context of “I don’t want you to pay me unless you are 100% satisfied with the results.” What if as leaders we had this mindset - turning the table on the premise that leaders pay their people to perform for them to the notion that employees employ us as leaders to guide and direct them, to enable their further growth and development and to help them connect their purpose with the contribution they make to our organisations? Would our employees be willing to pay us at the end of the day? I am sure that Mr. Mudd, like yourself Marshall, paused and learned plenty from the few non-paying jobs you had... But do we as leaders truly pause and look in the mirror often enough to reflect on 'where might my people not be 100% satisfied with my performance and what am I going to do to improve on any such score? If our pay relied on it, we probably would more often!