Feb 09
David K. Williams , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidkwilliams/2017/06/25/defining-and-finding-meaning-in-work/#624563b63aa5) It’s communication. That’s how leaders can help their employees to find their meaning. From Dan Marlin of West Africa: I’ve got a somewhat philosophical question about the nature of work. What can leaders do to make their employees feel that their work has meaning? And …
Feb 09
Your people will always be your most important asset. By Lolly Daskal President and CEO, Lead From Within @LollyDaskal (https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/6-reasons-your-employees-hate-coming-to-work-and-what-you-can-do-about-it.html) CREDIT: Getty Images A recent Gallup poll showed that just 30 percent of employees in America feel engaged at work. Around the world, across 142 countries, the proportion of employees who feel engaged at work is just …
Feb 03
Kevin Kruse , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2017/03/27/this-yale-psychologist-says-carrots-and-sticks-dont-motivate/#3151fe44222d) Shutterstock It’s the age-old question: How do you build a workplace culture where employees are intrinsically motivated? Somewhat surprisingly, although overwhelming research speaks against traditional systems of rewards and recognition, so many companies continue wasting money on what has proved not to work. Paul …
Feb 03
Reading is the only proven shortcut to success. Image credit: Iakov Filimonov | Shutterstock.com Deep Patel • Contributor Author of A Paperboy’s Fable: The 11 Principles of Success (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/287517) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the best ways to ensure that you grow as a person and a leader is to read — a lot.Time …
Jan 15
A great boss has the incredible ability to bring out the best in you. Image credit: Shutterstock.com Travis Bradberry • Guest Writer (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/288474) Great bosses change us for the better. They see more in us than we see in ourselves, and they help us learn to see it too. They dream big and show us all the …
Dec 16
By: Sue Bingham (https://hbr.org/2017/01/if-employees-dont-trust-you-its-up-to-you-to-fix-it) Three years ago, 37% of CEOs were concerned about a lack of trust in businesses, according to the PwC Annual Global CEO survey. Across industries, that number has climbed to 55%. A high level of trust between managers and employees defines the best workplaces and drives overall company performance and revenue. As Stephen M. R. …
Dec 16
It’s really very simple. Employees will pay attention if you give them what they need. By Alison Davis Founder and CEO, Davis & Company @alisonbdavis (https://www.inc.com/alison-davis/7-things-employees-wish-youd-change-about-communication-right-now.html) CREDIT: Getty Images If one of your objectives for 2017 is to improve internal communication at your organization, then start by committing to significant change. Small tweaks aren’t going to increase …
Dec 13
Lisa Quast , CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2017/01/02/are-you-a-good-boss-test-yourself-with-these-5-questions/) Think you’re good at managing people? Most managers, when asked, provide a glowing commentary of their stellar people management skills. Yet research has demonstrated the opposite. A Gallup study of 7,272 U.S. adults revealed that 50% had left their job to get away from their …
Dec 13
Great Leaders have certain traits that make them stand out from the rest. If we want to achieve what they’ve achieved, we have to learn to do as they do. By Lolly Daskal President and CEO, Lead From Within @LollyDaskal (https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/10-powerful-ways-you-can-be-a-successful-leader.html) CREDIT: Getty Images These are times that call for great leaders–people who are confident and courageous, …
Dec 04
91 percent of employed American adults believe that interpersonal communication issues prevent leaders from leading effectively. By Peter Economy The Leadership Guy @bizzwriter (https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/9-emotional-intelligence-mistakes-that-make-leaders-look-really-unprofessional.html) CREDIT: Getty Images One of the most important attributes of being a good leader is empathy–as well as the ability to understand and react correctly to your employees’ emotions when they are expressed. According …
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