I was on a day off from my day job when one of our top leaders visited last week. That didn't hinder me from getting my idea passed to our district vice president for improving our number one resource the company possesses – our employees. This idea may be extended beyond our location should our leaders accept the challenge I'm throwing down. I've been asked to summarize the idea in a formal report that will be reviewed by the people in charge.
The idea is inspired by something Warren Buffet preaches. He believes the absolute best investment you can make is in yourself. The man reads like no other. Most of us don't read at all. We graduate and assume the learning is over. I do believe my improvement in my mental and physical abilities has to do with my personal quest to be a life long learner.
The challenge I'm throwing down is simple – read one self-help book or listen to one book and you earn one point. Release one pound and you earn one point. The challenge is between departments to see which department wants to be top gun. At stake is a UFC style belt like the one pictured here that will be presented to the top department at the end of 2025. If our vice president approves the idea for his district, approximately 19 locations will compete for the right to display their championship belt for public view.
The contest will begin on January 1, 2025. I'm not sure how far up the chain of command this idea will go but I do know one thing about the team I work with on a daily basis. We thrive on healthy competition. My prediction is that our location will win the belt no matter how many locations participate. Stay tuned. The bosses are coming back again next week for a visit and I will be there to present my request. I'm asking the bosses to pay for the championship belt. Human resources will handle the tracking. As for the fine print, the books read must be books that aid in self development. Stay tuned for updates. Have a great day.
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