You take over a team for the first time, and despite being very excited about your promotion and this new opportunity, you can't help be feel a little dread. Why? Because morale is seriously low on your new team. Major upheaval, layoffs, the previous manager or other negative factors have your employees feeling low, unmotivated, and maybe a little resentful. That is killing … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Work and Lead Differently in the Summer
“Perfect song on the radio Sing along ’cause it’s one we know It’s a smile, it’s a kiss It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime Sweet summertime” That’s the chorus of Kenny Chesney’s hit song "Summertime." And while those might not be the words you’d use, and while the calendar says it isn’t summer quite yet, if you live in the United States, you pretty much know ... it’s … [Read more...]
Leaders Recognize the Importance of Traditions
Memorial Day is an important day for all Americans to remember and honor those who fought and died for our freedom. In cities and towns across the country this weekend, a variety of traditions will celebrate and honor this fact. As a resident of Indianapolis, home of the Indianapolis 500, I love the rich history of traditions and rituals that are a part of the race … [Read more...]
How to Give a Gift This Holiday Season
In Monday's post "The 5 Rules of Giving Gifts to Employees," we talked some about the do's and don'ts of choosing and giving gifts to employees. Today we are going to expand on that. While gifts of all kinds are given everyday, we are approaching a time of year when we spend more time thinking about the giving of gifts than at any other time of the year. I thought of that … [Read more...]
The 5 Rules of Giving Gifts to Employees
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor Are you wanting to take advantage of all the cyber deals and retail sales this week to purchase gifts for people at work? If so, do you fully understand gift-giving etiquette for the workplace? Many first time leaders don't know what is and isn't acceptable when it comes to buying and giving presents to employees. While offering … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: What is the Breaking Point for Employees?
As a new leader, you are largely responsible for employee engagement, satisfaction and loyalty. How you treat employees plays a significant role in whether they stick around for the long haul or move on the minute something even remotely better comes along. As you know, turnover is costly, killing productivity, morale and the bottom line, so you want to do everything you can to … [Read more...]
Remember That Grand-Opening Feeling
This is a guest post by business writer and editor Catherine Welborn. My brother recently started working at Trader Joe’s. My whole family has been pleased—albeit surprised—that he loves it. Really loves it. He’s a creative type, and we never pictured him in retail. However, he has become the company’s biggest endorser, raving to anyone who’ll listen about its products and … [Read more...]