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Are You Aware of What Your Best Really Is?

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self awareness

by Kevin Eikenberry Perhaps it is further proof that a principle is a principle when it becomes more clear and true to you the older you get.  If that is true, there can be no doubt that self-awareness is a principle that matters.  In order for us to lead at higher levels, indeed in order for us to live at higher levels, we must become more self-aware. What is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Goal Setting, Personal & Professional Development, Productivity Tagged With: career advancement, Kevin Eikenberry, leadership mindset, motivation, productivity, self awareness

5 Tried-and-True Motivation Tactics

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Looking for new ways to keep your employees motivated? Don’t trust your team’s motivation to quick fixes that promise to boost morale. Instead, depend on these good old-fashioned management strategies: Make sure workloads are reasonable. The current mantra is “do more with less.” Be extra diligent in ensuring that employees’ workloads are realistic. How do you know if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performance Management Tagged With: leadership, management, motivation, retention

Find Balance When Work and Home Are in the Same Place

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When you work from home, the “workday” becomes a slippery slope—especially when you’re constantly interrupted by your kids, pets, neighbors or spouses. If you’re not careful, meeting your work demands in this chaotic environment can crowd out your other priorities. Below are some healthy habits to help you take back control and protect your work/life balance in these unusual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal & Professional Development Tagged With: difficult situations, featured blogger, motivation

Infographic: 9 Daily Rituals to Boost Performance at Work

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We have officially turned the page on 2020, and now is a great time to put into place best practices that enable you to maximize the hours you spend on the job. Check out this outstanding infographic for quick tips and daily rituals you can use to boost your overall productivity and happiness at work. And if you want a free source of weekly inspiration to help you become a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Management Tagged With: career advancement, motivation

Don’t “Should” on People

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Do you ever find yourself frustrated because people … Did not do things they should have done? Did not know what they should have known? Did what they should not have done? Said something they should not have said? Did not speak up when they should have? I’m guessing that your answer is “Yes” to each of the above. If you have not yet experienced these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication Tagged With: communicating with employees, difficult conversations, motivation, new leaders

Figuring Out What Motivates Employees

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Two questions I often hear from coaching clients during workshops and consulting engagements are: "How do I work with an unmotivated person?" "How do I motivate someone to work harder?" Here are the quick answers: There is no such thing as an unmotivated person. Everyone is motivated to do something. Therefore, everyone is motivated. You cannot motivate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Management, Performance Management Tagged With: leadership, motivation, productivity

6 Secrets for Building your Confidence

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As a leader, your confidence will take a hit at many times throughout your career. You will feel especially vulnerable early on in your career. When that happens, use these ideas to give your confidence a boost: Look at past success The best source for building your confidence is your past. Survey your entire life for successes. It doesn’t matter if those successes are in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Management Tagged With: confidence, leadership mindset, motivation

Improve Team Productivity With 3 Attention Management Strategies

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This is a guest post by Maura Nevel Thomas, an award-winning international speaker and trainer on productivity and work-life balance. As a new team leader, you’re faced with a challenge. Employee productivity is now at least in part, up to you. How will you increase your team's productivity so you can continue to drive value at your company?   As a first step, I encourage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performance Management Tagged With: career advancement, motivation, productivity, time-management

5 Leadership Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line

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I recently came across the article "Five Human Resource Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line," by Charlotte Canning, Vice President of Brand and Culture at Hoffer Plastics Corporation and while it absolutely applies to HR professionals, the advice is perfect for leaders, too. Here is Charlotte's best advice, as it relates to your leadership role. Protect employees' quality of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Management Tagged With: communicating with employees, morale, motivation, new leaders, productivity

Showing Appreciation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

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Employee recognition is an essential element in the effort to reduce employee turnover in any organization. It is pretty obvious that everyone enjoys being thanked for the hard work and contributions they provide to their organization. So why is it that employee recognition seems so scarce in today's workplace? Don't get me wrong … I'm not trying to say that all managers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coaching & Feedback Tagged With: communicating with employees, employee recognition, morale, motivation, trust

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