by Susan Scotts
Unlike corporate America, franchising not only leverages the theme of teamwork, but also allows individuals to go into business for themselves but not by themselves. As a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, I have learned a saying shared frequently from day one at training: “A Rising Tide Raises All Ships.” I believe there is even a poster in the training room with that phrase. And it’s a phrase that has proven to be true throughout my career as a franchise owner.
I remember corporate America well. It went something like this (at least for me): You start at a new job. Everyone says “nice to have you,” but they don’t really mean it. They smile as they walk away, because in reality, if they help you to improve, you may take their job. As a matter of fact, I once witnessed one employee stealing another’s ideas and presenting them at a team meeting. I also saw one employee who was out indefinitely with an injured back have their office given to another employee, along with the murmurs, “wow, and the body is not even cold yet.”
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