What Is Work Ethic?: How Business Owners Can Redefine Work Ethic to Build a Better Business

The term "work ethic" has been talked about for decades. But what if instead of approaching work ethic through the lens of someone's effort and productivity, business owners took a more human-centered approach? In this episode of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, Theresa Cantley challenges the traditional concept of "work ethic" and its focus on effort and productivity. She shares how work ethic varies based on individual values, and explores the importance of connection, alignment, intention, and harmony in the workplace.    Things to listen for: How understanding each team member's core values is essential to the business's success What alignment looks like, so you can ensure team members are in roles that match their strengths and align with the business needs Why focusing on how team members show up can help address underlying frustrations or obstacles Why fostering harmony will support employee well-being, boosting engagement and business success