Are you aware :: how competition impacts us (both positively + negatively)?

Let’s start with the downer side; high levels of competition can lead to…

Erosion of Collaboration

Think ::

❌narrowed focus

❌lower levels of trust 

❌lack of team cohesiveness 

reducing job satisfaction!

Significant Stress + Anxiety

Nerd tip :: research proves environments with intense competition can lead to higher cortisol levels - which is associated with our stress levels (+belly fat) 

…& can impair cognitive functions over time. 

With these types of environments, higher incidences of the following can occur ::

❌stress-related illnesses

❌absenteeism 

❌workplace injuries

Burnout

Pro tip :: in 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) added burnout as a diagnosable medical condition; 

We lose thousands of dollars every second because of burnout 

- costing our economy $190 (b)illion/year!

That’s just to name a few, yes there’s more… but, let’s pivot to the positive side of competition!!

Learning + Development

Encourages ::

• continuous skill enhancement 

- staying above competition, leading to personal + professional growth

Clarity on Goals

Competition can establish :: 

• clear benchmarks for success

- providing individuals and teams with tangible goals to strive for

Adaptability + Agility

Forces organizations + individuals to be ::

• nimble during changing circumstances

- leading to quicker decision-making and ability to stay ahead of the curve

enhancing long-term success

〰️there’s a fine line between good and poor competition measures〰️

When balanced + healthy, a collective powerful force for positivity bubbles up - leading to an energetic work environment!

Let’s assess the situation + intentionally choose to enhance culture by creating collaborative + inclusive approaches to competition!