Our employees deserve these 3 things (new podcast)

For them, it’s about a lot more than just money... # # # # ## [Listen Now]( [f2f2d1d3-b412-4ff7-830b-e327423f0139.png]( [48d37001-729b-494b-a401-4e269f2be21e.png]( [97243955-52d1-4b6d-88e9-0d9743c4e5db.png]( [b301c010-0789-40c8-bd5f-0a46322dc004.png]( There's a more implicit social contract at a startup, which says that if our teams are going to kill themselves and take on risk to build something amazing with us, they rightfully expect some rewards for that risk. Let's take money off the table — because anyone can pay money and we all understand that. What payback do our employees want that wasn't in their offer letter? We Owe Them Our Attention Nothing sucks worse than not being heard. We can almost map every major problem back to someone genuinely feeling like what they have to say just never really had an ear. We Owe Them Transparency We're entering a new era where it's OK to open up and discuss what's actually going on inside our heads. Even when we make bad decisions, it's not just about saying "We fucked up." It's about saying "Here's where my head was going into this, and here's why I tried to do the right thing with the information I had, but here's where it all went wrong." The answer may still be awful, but folks deserve to know how we even got to that answer. We Owe Them Humility As our success increases, we owe it to our team to remind them constantly that "we" got here — not just "me." Our success is a result of every single input from our team, not just a single heroic act of the Founder. We cannot find ourselves on a pedestal above everyone else, because it's at that moment we have our greatest separation. We owe it to our staff to stand with them, not above them. Tune in to Episode 74 to discuss these in further detail, and tell us, what else do you give your employees outside of the "standard" job perks? Subscribe now and listen for new episodes every week. [Apple]( [Spotify]( [Stitcher]( [TuneIn]( We know what you’re thinking (and even more what you’re feeling) You’re a Founder. And being a Founder is not for the faint of heart. You give everything to your startup. You get little to no emotional support from friends and family. It’s not that they don’t care. They don’t know. They don’t know you’re up in the middle of the night trying to figure out how to solve a dozen problems. They don’t know what it’s like to be the life and blood of a startup. They don’t know how lonely you feel in a room full of peers with “regular jobs.” We know exactly what it’s like. That’s why we launched [Founder Groups](. It’s a place where you can finally lay it all out there, and everyone will understand. Connect with other Founders through shared challenges, and help each other through it all. Founder Groups are already supporting Founders at all stages, worldwide: From a 2 exit founder in Estonia, to an idea stage founder in Kansas City. You’ll find YOUR people here. Get the support you need professionally and emotionally. Let us help you[find a Founder Group]( that is perfect for you. © [Startups.com]( Startups.com · 1201 Dublin Road · Columbus, OH 43215 · USA. [Unsubscribe]( You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from Startups.com. If you prefer not to receive emails from Startups.com you may [unsubscribe]( . Startups.com 1322 Manning Parkway  Columbus OH 43065 USA You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from Startups.com.