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still pick out each individual vegetable, when scooped up in a spoon, they collectively bring something new to the pot of soup. Combined together, when it is the right set of in- gredients, your meal is better than if you ate each on its own.
When running a business, the same is true when the right team is assembled. Each person brings with them their own set of skills and personality which, in theory, complement the rest of the team, keeping it all running smooth. When the right team is in place, everyone knows their roles, and in many cases, knows the roles of the others, enabling them to fill in if needed. Have you ever taken a bite of a veg- etable soup and there is just something off-putting about it? There is that one ingredient which just doesn’t fit in with the rest of the dish. This is why when making veg- etable soup or choosing employees, it is so important to choose the right ones. So, they will blend in together, creat- ing something special.
Takes Time to Cook
One mistake many novice vegetable soup makers en- counter, is they want to rush it. I am in the mood for some vegetable soup and I am in the mood for it now. Although you can make a decent soup in a short period of time, the
experienced cook knows it is better to take your time. Once you have combined the ingredients, let it sit to marinade, blending the flavors. Then you place it on the stove, not on a high heat but a low heat, so it cooks slowly, further infus- ing all the flavors. Once it is cooked, you serve a bowl of this deliciousness. However, don’t eat it all the first day, save some for tomorrow. It only gets better with time.
The same is true with putting together a great team for your business. For the sports fans out there, how many times have you tried to justify your team’s losing streak as a ‘rebuilding year?’ Having a great team is like having a great business or even a great bowl of vegetable soup, it takes time. Time to search out just the right fit. Time to allow the individuals to grow as an individual as well as a team. Patience to wait, knowing the end result will be be- yond what you’ve hoped. To say it isn’t tough to wait would just not be the full picture. But, when you take the time to develop the flavors, you’ll have the absolute best team working for the success of everyone.
As we approach a brand new year full of uncertainties, one thing is for sure, a great bowl of vegetable soup will make it all a bit better.
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