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At Hughes Marino, our award-winning culture<\/a> and team performance thrives on continuous improvement, knowing that EVERY detail matters. This includes identifying things, both big and small, that may not be running as smoothly as they could be and having the courage to speak up when challenges might arise. As part two of our HM-ism<\/a> series, we wanted to focus on a motivating phrase centered around teamwork, that follows our last HM-ism spotlight in always striving to get 1 percent better<\/a>, because improvement stops when silence begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of our more recent HM-isms<\/a> comes from Ben Hunt\u2011Davis<\/a>, an Olympic legend and author of \u201cWill It Make the Boat Go Faster?,\u201d<\/em> which also happens to be one of our favorite reads! His book outlines the incredible story behind the framework that transformed Great Britain\u2019s rowing team from underperformers into Olympic Champions. Our team was fortunate enough to hear Ben\u2019s inspirational story during a special all-team meeting, which included this concept, and left a big impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you see something that\u2019s not as good as it could be and choose not to discuss it, you\u2019re helping us lose.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Concept<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Ben, when we notice something that isn\u2019t working as well as it could be and choose not to say anything, we\u2019re unintentionally allowing that inefficiency or dysfunction to continue, ultimately leading the team to lose<\/em>. But in a high-performing culture, accountability isn\u2019t just top-down, but rather it\u2019s shared, regardless of seniority. Just as Olympic athletes examine every detail of their preparation and performance, we too must take ownership of our environment, our procedures and our results. This means being willing to (politely) question the status quo, identify areas for improvement and speak up, even when it might be a tad uncomfortable. Because in a team setting, what affects one of us often affects all <\/em>of us. Speaking up isn\u2019t about criticism, it\u2019s about caring enough to help us all get better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ben<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How to Apply This HM-ism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Putting this mindset into action starts with simply paying attention. Notice the areas where things feel clunky or inefficient. Maybe it\u2019s a recurring miscommunication in a project handoff, a confusing process or a tool that creates more friction than flow. These small signals are often overlooked, but they\u2019re the perfect place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve spotted something, don\u2019t hesitate to thoughtfully speak up. It can be as simple as saying, \u201cI\u2019ve noticed something that might be worth improving.\u201d Framing your input as a question or an observation invites collaboration rather than criticism, and it shows your investment in the team’s success, especially when you provide your ideas for possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, be open to the conversation that follows. Improvement is a two-way street, and great ideas often evolve when other teammates add their own perspectives. By staying receptive and focused on the goal, the whole team can move forward together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, keep track of the small wins. Maybe it\u2019s a smoother meeting, a faster client response or less back-and-forth on a project. Noticing these improvements reinforces that speaking up makes a difference\u2014and encourages others to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making It Happen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drawing from Ben\u2019s journey, the British rowing crew relentlessly examined each aspect of practice and process, keeping only what propelled their boat forward. They actively eliminated what didn\u2019t, and that uncompromising honesty was the engine behind their gold-medal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By championing a culture where raising one\u2019s voice might save all of us from losing, we harness the same relentless improvement mindset that drove the boat to gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will you speak up about this week? Your one idea might make the whole boat go faster!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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