Springfield Business Journal_2020-12-25

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL · 5 DEC. 28, 2020-JAN. 3, 2021 7 Ready, fire, aim. If you wait for the perfect plan, you will never get out of the gate. This is especially true in a downturn or, perhaps timelier, a pandemic. By removing uncertainty as quickly as possible during a crisis, you keep teams moving forward and you minimize fear. The plan will adapt and change but providing any amount of clarity is critical. Sometimes, you just need a plan, not necessarily the plan. Always be a rookie at something. It’s easy to forget how difficult it is to learn new things. Being a rookie is good for the brain and, more importantly, for the ego. It makes you more empathetic and a better teacher. 9 Don’t waste a good commute. You would be amazed at how many audiobooks and podcasts you can consume while in transit. There is no better time to tackle the list of books you’ve been meaning to get to. It’s a great change of pace from the news cycle. Tip: If the narrator is slow, bump the playback speed to 1.25. 6 No one likes a boss. By that I mean give people the tools to do their jobs and get out of their way. Help set targets, provide the resources and support needed to hit the targets, and trust that your team will be successful. At SRC, we like to say, “No one knows how to do the job as well as the person doing the job.” 10 Prioritize sleep. Getting more sleep is one of the easiest (and most fun) things we can do to improve our health, yet many people take pride in only getting a few hours of sleep each night. Imagine how much safer and more productive our economy would be if we were all well rested. This must be, quite literally, the laziest idea ever submitted. For good measure, the same idea should be applied to exercise. If need be, schedule sleep and exercise on your calendar. 8 Get More 833.875.2492 / gbankmo.com Y ou know that Home is more than just a roof over their heads. It’s where you’ll grow together as a family, and it should fit you perfectly. Our loan specialists are ready with all the tools you need to build on that dream, including: • Great interest rates • Free pre-qualification • In-house underwriting Call, click or come by one of our convenient banking centers today to get started. Family Room.