What does your team (really) need?
We are driven by five genetic needs:
survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.
– William Glasser MD (1925-2003)
According to Dr Glasser’s Choice Theory, these needs influence our thoughts, feelings, actions, and well-being.
When needs are met, so are performance goals.
What’s your team telling you about their needs?
1. Survival
Do you understand what it means for your people to feel
- Safe?
- Hydrated?
- Nourished?
- Sheltered?
2. Love and Belonging
Do you know what it looks like
when your people feel
- Connected?
- Supported?
- Valued?
- Purposeful?
3. Power
Do you hear the hum of a different energy when your people have
- Resources to do their job?
- Authority to take initiative?
- Recognition for effort?
- Permission to fail?
4. Freedom
Do you recognise the change in confidence when you encourage
- Independence?
- Autonomy?
- Creativity?
- Flexibility?
5. Fun
Do you experience more positivity when your people share
- Celebrations?
- Friendly games?
- Artistic expression?
- Community support activities?
If you’re not sure what your team members’ individual and common needs look, sound and feel like, let’s find out.
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