Privately, the manager can't hide her frustration. Our employees just aren't motivated. I give it my all 12 hours a day, but they don't have the same commitment and urgency. It's as if there's a sign somewhere that says, 'Check your brain at the door. You aren't responsible for our winning'.
People like to see how they measure up, to compete and improve.
We want to excel and win. In bowling, the score is visible and the feedback direct and realtime. Moreover, you don't rely on someone else to identify and make improvements. In short, you're responsible for your own performance. Many executives we talk with admit that their organizations more closely resemble blind than real bowling.