Most leaders understand that reward and recognition play an essential role in employee satisfaction. Curiously, these words, which we pair in our speech, are often disconnected in practice. If the primary examples that come to mind for you are the “battlefield promotion” or the “Dundies” from The Office, keep reading to see examples of an alternative.Continue reading “An Alternative to Traditional Rewards and Recognition”
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Understand how the rest of your organization views your best employees
Each of us has our own view of the world. But our single perception is not the complete truth. This is espectially true when it comes to understanding our team members. The ancient Indian parable of the blind men and the elephant demonstrates the importance of full context. The Blind Men and the Elephant SixContinue reading “Understand how the rest of your organization views your best employees”
How the Great Resignation could transform your team
You might have heard of the Great Resignation. Recent studies indicate that more than 50% of American workers anticipate a new job within the next 12 months. Some of those are certainly going to be internal moves; there are signals that the economy is recovering in some sectors. However, some employees plan on leaving theirContinue reading “How the Great Resignation could transform your team”
Don’t let your Specialists specialize in Silos
For a while, the MBA was the sought-after three-letter suffix for most leaders. A few well-rounded MBAs could lead any business effectively, so the theory went. While the MBA is still popular, specialization in a discipline is now more common within senior leadership. Project Managers, Supply Chain experts, Human Resources professionals, and IT leaders canContinue reading “Don’t let your Specialists specialize in Silos”
Recognizing the Hero’s Journey in your Team
You probably know the adventures of Harry Potter, Dorothy Gale, Frodo Baggins, Luke Skywalker, or Katniss Everdeen. These characters’ stories follow a specific arc described by Joseph Campbell in his book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. In short, the hero is comfortable in their own world, but then there’s a call to adventure andContinue reading “Recognizing the Hero’s Journey in your Team”