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Alone: 8 Reasons Every Employer Should Encourage Relational Connection at Work
For the first 200 years of U.S. history, we were known for our social connections and sense of community. But then, we stopped hanging out. Isolation negatively impacts all areas of our lives. Here are eight reasons why every employer should encourage relational connection at work.
Normalized Incompetence & How to Break the Pattern
When enough incompetence gets embedded in an organization’s culture, it can become normalized. Here are the top five reasons normalized incompetence emerges and what you can do to correct and prevent it.
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Investing in the Well-Being of Your Employees [VIDEO]
Employees are increasingly interested in prioritizing their well-being which not only benefits your staff but also your organization. Here are practical strategies to create a supportive and thriving work environment that will lead to a healthier, more engaged workforce.
Narcissists, Bullies, & Other Minions You’ll Find at Work
When most people show up to work today, they will find desks, computers, coffee makers, and some great people. But they may also find people who are annoying, draining, or even toxic. Here are the top six types of people who can drain the soul out of a team.
When Small Is Big: 7 Small Acts That Can Have a Big Impact
When was the last time that someone's small act made a big impact on your life? Even though they may not have realized it, their simple gesture made an impression on you. Here are 7 small actions that can have an unexpectedly big impact on your leadership.
10 Ways to Create a Positive Work Culture
“Depressing.” “Friendly.” “Efficient.” “Ruthless.” Every organization has a culture, and a positive one adds to the retention of your top team members. In this free chapter from our book, STRETCH – 26 Weeks of Leadership Exercises, learn 10 ways you can shape the culture of your organization.
Plowing Through Bureaucracy: 12 Actions to Improve Workflow
Delta Force is a highly secretive unit of the U.S. military involved in critical special operations. Yet, it took 14 years to be approved and funded! Bureaucracy is where good ideas go to die. Here are 12 ways to start plowing through the bureaucracy in your organization.
The Trust Factor: The Most Important Element of Leadership You Cannot Afford to Ignore
Did you know, only 46% of employees place “a great deal of trust” in their employers? But research has shown that high-trust environments have higher productivity and less stress. Here are the top ways we lose trust and the best ways to build it back up again.
Staying Power: 7 Vital Signs for Effective Recruitment and Retention
40% of employees stated that they are at least somewhat likely to leave their current job in the next 3–6 months. Here are the seven most important reasons people leave or stay. How does your organization measure up?
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Leadership Model: Are You a Cheerleader, Drill Sergeant, or Coach? [VIDEO]
What is your leadership model? Some see themselves as cheerleaders – encouraging their team. Others as drill sergeants – pushing their people. But what about a sports coach who encourages but also challenges? Here are five ways to get the most from your team.
How to Measure Team Health (Without Mindreading Software!)
Researchers in China claim to have developed mind-reading software that uses AI to assess loyalty. Imagine if you could read the minds of your team and know how they are feeling and if they trust you! Here are five ways to measure your team’s health that don't require the ability to read minds.
The Wow Factor: 10 Dynamics of Exceptional Teams
I often have a "wow" reaction when watching extraordinary people in action - like singers, athletes, and surgeons. And it happened again recently when I was spending time with a team. Here are 10 dynamics I observed in this exceptional team.
Words That Change Worlds
“You are hired!” “The scan was negative!” Now imagine how you would feel if those phrases were the opposite. Words matter. If you want to have a positive influence on the lives of others, use these words that will change their world.
From Great to Gone: 5 Reasons Why Organizations Go from the Peak to the Pit
If you remember VeggieTales, you will recall how it went from a great company to suddenly being gone, all within 10 years. Here are five reasons why organizations go from their peak to the pit and the remedies to prevent it.
Want to Be a Great Person to Work With? Master These 11 Traits
If there was a national ranking of the best person to work with or work for, would you be on it? Here are the top reasons we have found that someone would want to work with or for you.
Don’t Let Their Age Scare You Away: 8 Reasons to Recruit & Retain Older Staff
We have been a youth-centric society for decades, but organizations that ignore the older generation in the next twenty years will be making a very BIG mistake. Here are eight reasons why you should start paying more attention to recruiting and retaining older staff.
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Innovation: How To Make Innovation Part of Your Leadership [VIDEO]
What do these brands have in common? Kodak, Nokia, Yahoo, AOL, and Blockbuster. They failed to innovate. Here are four ways leaders can encourage innovation in their organization.
Signs That You Are Becoming a Decaffeinated Leader
It is awesome to see a “caffeinated” leader at work - those who have a passion and vision for what they do. But there are also “decaffeinated” leaders - those who drain themselves and those around them. Here are six signs of a decaffeinated leader and how they can become re-energized.
What’s Next? Questions to Consider When Facing a Life Transition
What’s next? That’s a question we often find ourselves asking when we’re making a major life transition late in our careers. Whether that change is retiring, planning for succession, or moving to a new career path after an empty nest, here are a few resources to help you determine what is next for you.
Want to Be a 5-Star Leader? Do These 2 Essential Things
Are your employees energized by their work or do they dread showing up? For better or for worse, leaders influence the culture. Here are two things leaders can do to create a desirous culture.