On Tuesday, we talked about six core symptoms of destructive management that crush workplace optimism. Today we're following up with more advice from Shawn Murphy, leadership consultant and author of The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment that Energizes Everyone, on how to keep employee enthusiasm high. He says, “You can position employees to believe that work is … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: Do You Really Know What Employees Want?
Leadership experts are always talking about the importance of engaging employees. As a new leader, do you really know what motivates your employees? If you think it's all about money and benefits, you are wrong. As this infographic created by UEarnedIt shows us, fully engaging your employees has more to do with providing meaningful experiences and learning opportunities. Take a … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: 7 Ways to Nurture Innovative Thinking and Change
As a new supervisor, your only concern right now may be to take over the team, without making a mistake that makes everyone doubt your leadership skills. You may just be focused on doing the job, without rocking the boat, so to speak, until you feel more comfortable managing your new duties. The idea of making positive changes to engage your employees, increase innovation and … [Read more...]
Lead the Way You Would Like to Be Led
From Leadership & Learning with Kevin Eikenberry Why is it that some leaders can easily gain compliance from the people they are trying to lead, while others struggle? What leadership skills are necessary to successfully build and lead a unified team? The answers to those questions vary, depending on whom you ask, but one skill that is often omitted from the … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: Motivating Teams Towards Their Goals
Is there a way to get your team motivated towards their goals, when each member has such different goals? You bet! Watch the video below to find out how. http://kevineikenberry.wistia.com/medias/zzglf17i6p?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Listen to the audio for this episode here: audio … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: The No. 1 Key to Unlocking Employees’ Potential
Even brand-new managers have the ability to fully engage their direct reports, and doing so is much simpler than you think. It doesn't always require fancy perks and big salaries. As this infographic developed by 15Five shows, all it really takes is a manager with strong communication skills. … [Read more...]
[Infographic]: Increase Your Team’s Efficiency
If you are like most (if not all) managers, you want to increase the efficiency and productivity of your team. After all, streamlining and finding better ways to work helps to ensure that you meet your team's goals. And that bodes well for everyone, especially you. In this infographic, WD Storage shares minor tweaks you can make to transform your team into a highly … [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...]