When you get into leadership, you are now responsible for other people. Similar to parenting, you become responsible for others. As a leader, you are building your legacy and your reputation every day, sometimes even with the smallest interactions like saying hello. Use the time and tools provided to develop yourself throughout your entire career. […]
According to a Gallup survey, 67% of U.S. employees are disengaged at work, 51% say they are actively looking for a new job or are open to one, and 47% say now is a good time to find a quality job. In 2019, the U.S. quit rate was at an all-time high. People leave because […]
One trap that is easy to fall into as a leader is appearing to have favorites. This can be one of the hardest things to balance and help your team members understand. They may think or ask, “Why does he/she always get the special projects/ a certain shift/ a perk of some kind?” What is […]
A good team is like a good stew. There are many ingredients (skills/talents) blended together to make something awesome! Value the uniqueness of your individual team members so they can each do their part to make the outcome awesome. One of my favorite teams was peppered with unique talents. We had subject matter experts (SMEs), […]
3. Know when to recognize, reward, learn, and have fun as a team. A little levity can go a long way when you are having meeting after meeting so mix it up with some fun activities in your online meetings. Send a small gift or a funny postcard to your team members. A nice snail […]
Employee engagement is critical to running a successful organization, team, club, or unit. When employees are engaged, they will provide discretionary effort, increase morale, increase productivity, and ultimately profitability!One good tip to engage your people is to help them develop. Allow them to attend career and professional development conferences and training sessions that get them […]
People are unique and different things stick with us in a negative way or just leave a bad taste in our mouths. One employee shared a story about showing up to their job and no one knew they were coming. They were hired over the telephone by Human Resources, given a start date, and told […]
Have you ever worked with someone and you and everyone else could see the error of their ways, but they couldn’t? I have and if you’re like me you think “I should have an honest conversation with them.” One in particular was with someone at work that I had a very good relationship with so […]
Have you ever had a bad leader? I imagine you have. I have, too. I’ve also had great leaders and good leaders. Great leaders inspire us to do great work, we’re innovative, and more productive! Bad leaders inspire us to leave. There are many things that make a leader great. Here are three to consider […]
Think about the difference between a toxic environment and a thriving one. You may notice it when choosing where to shop or where to eat, and it’s especially important when you think about where you work. You can tell when a business is well-run because the building is clean and the people are friendly. The […]