In order to recruit and retain new team members it’s essential to involve the heart and soul. Use internal values such as playing to your strengths and the opportunity to develop yourself, instead of external values such as position and power. In the past people were more motivated by salary or bonus. Innovative companies know that todays’ employees need the opportunity to develop and balance body, mind, heart and soul.
Questions related to the dimension ‘heart’ from a personal perspective
– Which activities did you most enjoy as a child? How has this changed?
– Which ideals do you value above everything else?
– Can you be genuine in work situations, or at home, or do you wear a mask?
Questions related to the dimension ‘heart’ from a business perspective
– Do you dare show your real feelings at work?
– How do you value the differences between members of your team? Or are you complaining about it?
– How effective are you in making each other accountable? Or do you avoid conflict?