(If you missed part one, check it out here.) So, at this point your team and yourself have created a policy around finding time in the week to learn. What might happen at this point is that some of them might feel a little bit of pressure about how and were to start. If you …
Part 2 – Want a quick way to re-invigorate your team? Try this! Read More »
“Where does management end and leadership begin?” This is a question that I get asked quite often. The differentiating line is a fuzzy one. One thing that most people understand is that managers and leaders are both responsible (in a supervisory capacity) for one or more employees. So, the question that I tend to get …
Did you know that engaged employees are 44% more productive than the ones who aren’t? What does employee engagement look like and how do you, as a leader, know whether your team members are engaged or not? New leaders often look at employee engagement as an elusive, immeasurable thing. Demystifying the smoke and mirrors of …
In this last write up we talked about 3 motivations that people tend to confuse with the concept of “purpose” as it relates to their work. Many of us assume that money is the reason we work because money is essential to maintaining the lifestyle you want to have. The truth is financial gains are …
This is the third part of my 4-part series on employee motivations. In general, there are three primary motivations – money, internal motivations, and external motivations. To recap, people are motivated primarily by one of these three things. There is a clear correlation between purpose and employee productivity and engagement. In order to lead your …
In our last piece we introduced the idea that everyone has a “why” and that in general, the “why” typically falls into one of 3 categories: money, internal motivation, and external motivation. An employee’s “why” is the reason that you and your employee get up in the morning. There is a clear correlation between purpose, …
As companies mobilize to get back a new normal, the topic of improving employee engagement has taken center stage. (Check-out our article on Employee Engagement for tips on how to evaluate and sustain engagement with everyone on your team). One of the hard lessons learned in 2020 is how intricately linked employee engagement is to …
As we mentioned in the previous article, engagement goes way beyond employee surveys. I’ve learned through my experience and research that engagement is proportionally related to purpose, value, and recognition. As a leader, it is up to you to make and sustain these connections. If your team’s engagement is taking a dip, here are …
Leaders, whether tenured or new, will always struggle with the concept of what the appropriate action and response is when someone on their team makes a mistake. Making mistakes never feels good. But even worse than that, is maybe having to be responsible for another’s mistakes. I can understand the feelings and responses that arise …
Creating healthier responses to mistakes: 3 strategies for new leaders. Read More »
We all know what it’s like to attend a meeting for the first time. No matter how much preparation goes into it, you might still feel like a gladiator stepping into the arena for the first time, bracing for whatever might come your way. This offensive stance might make you feel safe and protected, but …
3 Ways to demonstrate vulnerability in meetings. Read More »
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