207 - Managing Better: Policies Vs Agreements

When you make the transition from a coach or staff member into a leadership position like head coach or owner, it can be difficult to now become the authority when you are not used to being the one in charge.

Many new gym owners and managers struggle setting and upholding policies in this new role.  They don't want to be a hard-ass unnecessarily, but they also want to create the systems and structure for their team to thrive.

One simple framework that has helped me become a better manager, is to think about policies in terms of agreements instead of meaningless corporate rules.

Policies are often one-sided rules that benefit the business, but can feel like punishment for the employees.  Many are outdated, or never served an intentional purpose when they were initiated.

Agreements, on the other hand, force us to understand the needs of all parties involved, and create a buy-in to achieving a specific objective or solving a problem.

In today's episode, I dive further into this concept of policies vs agreements to help you become the most effective manager and leader you can be.