Investing Time. We spend time to create value, and we produce more when we keep a larger % of the value we create. Calculate the value your team members generate. Do you feel good about the portion of that value they get to keep? Could they keep a larger % elsewhere?

Investing Mind. We use our training and our life and work experience to help the organization solve problems. If you’re not pointing your team to the most important challenges, mind is wasted and the return is lower. Help them prioritize.

We need constant feedback on how we’re applying our minds. “Being nice” at the expense of helping someone grow makes their mind investment less effective. Show you want to invest in them by giving them constructive feedback. 

Investing Heart. It’s your job as a manager to show your team the impact they’re having on customers, co-workers, and the world. People want to make a difference. Help them see the returns on their heart investment. Connect the dots for them.