Hi Mike,

I enjoyed reading your thoughts in regards to successfully leading change through the adjustment of attitudes. This reminds me of the story of the Pike Place Fish Market and how it has become a wonderful tourist attraction. When John Yokohama purchased the market, employee morale was low and the production matched. The previous owner used a fear-based management style which led to negative attitudes from employees and a high turnover rate. Yokohama got together with the remaining employees and they worked together to come up with a plan to improve the work conditions and ultimately save the business. His idea was to encourage his employees to have fun with their jobs, and wanted them to be themselves while at work. His changes quickly took hold and morale boosted. As they say the rest was history.

By listening, and actively engaging with his employees, he was able to influence the attitudes and become the best leader he could be.

In 1955 clinical psychologist George Kelly released his findings on the personal constructs of people. He found that each individual looks at the world through his or her own unique set of perceived notions. These constructs change and adapt as the individual is exposed to new and different situations. By changing your attitude as a leader and adjusting based on the workforce, you are setting yourself up for success in the future.

Thanks again, I enjoyed your post.