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Engaging Employees for the Right Reasons

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by Kevin Eikenberry Ok, you've all heard about the importance of engaging your employees. In fact, you've probably heard it directly from me or Guy if you've been hanging around here very long.  Here’s some data to “prove” it though.   Here's what a survey from Maclean and Company recently found: A disengaged employee costs an organization approximately $3,400 for every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Leadership, Teambuilding Tagged With: communicating with employees, employee engagement, Guy Harris, Kevin Eikenberry, leadership, morale, team building, trust

Going Back to Old Spaces in a New Way

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by Stacy Henry If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that you can’t go back to where you used to be. This is especially true today. Since 2020, our lives have changed. Our collected experience has given us better understanding, different expectations, and a new direction. As things are opening up and employees are returning to work, it’s important to recognize a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Change, Future of Work, Remote Work Tagged With: featured blogger, future of work, leadership, morale, trust

7 Critical Steps of Trust Building

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There are many reasons why trust is important to leaders. With higher levels of trust you are able to influence change more easily and quickly. With more trust you are able to create higher levels of productivity and team cohesiveness. I could go on, but in short, being trustworthy and trusted are two of the most valuable attributes remarkable leaders possess. Here are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication Tagged With: Kevin Eikenberry, leadership, trust

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

Ethical Leadership: Don’t Abandon Your Core Values to Do the Job

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My definition of "ethical leadership" is one that I have synthesized over time, and I am sure draws heavily from various resources I've read, experiences I've had and stories I've heard from colleagues, clients and friends. Here is how I define Ethical Leadership: Knowing your core values and having the courage to act on them on behalf of the common good. There is much I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Kevin Eikenberry, leadership mindset, trust

5 Leadership Mistakes That Kill Employee Trust

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To move quickly, pivot, overcome challenges and meet your goals, you need your employees to trust you. In fact,  Amanda Setili, author of Fearless Growth: The New Rules to Stay Competitive, Foster Innovation, and Dominate Your Markets, says it's more important now than ever before. Why? Because without trust, you will never create the deep engagement and sense of safety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Management Tagged With: featured blogger, leadership mindset, leadership problems, trust

10 Employee Needs You Must Meet to Succeed

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When employees needs are not met, they find it difficult — if not impossible — to focus on anything else. As their leader, you play a pivotal role in ensuring that those needs are met. If you put in the time and effort, employees will perform at a higher level, will be more loyal and will be much more likely to hit their goals. So what do employees want from their leaders? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Management Tagged With: coaching, communicating with employees, Guy Harris, leadership mindset, motivation, trust

Move Past Resistance and Make Positive Change Happen

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Change is a major part of life—and so is resistance to it. So when you inherit a team that is resistant to your new role and the changes that come with it, be prepared. Engage your resistant team with the following techniques: Acknowledge the change Don't sugarcoat it. Your employees will appreciate your candidness if you openly discuss your plans for change, and how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performance Management Tagged With: cooperation, gain buy-in, leadership mindset, team building, trust

A Better Way to Look at Change

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Change. The mere thought makes some of us want to run and hide because change almost always requires extra effort, whether that effort is to log more hours, deal with chaos for a bit, or simply change one's attitude about something. Change takes time, energy and money, and it is usually difficult. It's normal to be skeptical of change. That said, change also creates great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Change, Difficult Situations Tagged With: difficult conversations, difficult situations, Kevin Eikenberry, leadership mindset, trust

Are You An Arrogant Boss? Here’s How To Tell

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It’s one thing to be proud of your successes and promotions; it’s quite another to allow that pride to morph into arrogance. Reflect on your attitudes and actions, and identify whether the following statements are True or False: I behave toward my subordinates very differently than I do toward my superiors. If forced to choose, I’d rather make myself look good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication Tagged With: leadership mindset, new leaders, trust

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