Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

He wasn’t talking about business, but that idea applies in the workplace just as well. People come to work mainly to earn a living, for sure, but most of them want something more. Beyond the paycheck, most employees relish the feeling that comes from being valued and inspired to do their best work and be their best selves.

One way that craving gets fulfilled is when they are able to give their ideas, their insights, and their energy to help the organization succeed. And when they’re invited to contribute in meaningful, consistent ways, they don’t just perform better, they feel better. Work becomes richer, more connected, more engaging.

But tapping that desire to “give” doesn’t happen automatically. For the most part, people are focused on doing the day-to-day work that’s expected of them. Going beyond the boundaries of their “job box” requires a routine structure—a predictable process that invites participation instead of hoping it will bubble up on its own.

That’s where systematic continuous improvement (SCI) comes in. When teams gather regularly to examine their work, share ideas about how to make it better with small, steady upgrades, the act of giving becomes part of the culture. Employees see their contributions matter, engagement deepens and the impact on business is dramatic with a steady stream of improvements boosting performance and results.

If you’d like help putting simple, sustainable SCI routines in place for your team, click the link below to schedule a call with me—and let’s make it easier for people to give their best.

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