Call it the Great Camaraderie Conundrum. Before COVID-19 hit, research indicated that 80 percent of us were spending more time with co-workers than family. At some point, that will … [Read more...]
This One Viral Question Could Change Everything
A third-grade teacher asked students one question. Their answers are opening up hearts and minds around the world.
Third grade teacher Kyle Schwartz decided one day to write a simple, open-ended question on the chalkboard. In her wildest dreams, she couldn’t have anticipated what would … [Read more...]
What Employees Need From Their Leaders RIGHT NOW (in Unprecedented Times)
It’s the same thing they’ve always needed when their world turns sideways.
To serve you all in these challenging times, I’ve been connected with the Gallup organization (the polling giants) and tapping into their data of how employees have reacted to … [Read more...]
The 7 Laws of Effectively Leading From a Distance
Uncertain Times Call For Certain Next Steps
I’ve written about remote work and working from home quite a bit in the past. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I find I no longer have to start articles on this topic by … [Read more...]
Psychology Says This is the Top Contributor to Happiness (It’s Not What You Think)
The biggest contributor to happiness might surprise you -- and here's how to foster it.
According to a report by The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the number-one contributor to happiness in life is not money, popularity, good looks, or … [Read more...]
Stop These 4 Toxic Behaviors Before Your Employees Quit
Despite your effort to create a great workplace, fulfillment can slip out the exit with these damaging behaviors. Put an end to them.
Raise your hand if you want more things at work that sap your will to carry on. I’m guessing no takers. But beyond annoyances like that chatbot of a … [Read more...]
These Simple Daily habits are surprisingly energizing to others
Showing respect is a surprising form of energizing reward and recognition given dismal levels of civility in the workplace. Here’s easy ways to show it each day.
Odds are, you’ll never hear someone complain that they’re getting too much recognition. Good news is there’s a wealth of opportunity to reward and recognize every … [Read more...]
These 11 Inactions Will Kill Your Reputation as a Leader
For every action, there’s a reaction. But for the leader’s 11 worst inactions, there’s a chain reaction–of undesirable consequences.
As a leader, you don’t want to be defined by the things you didn’t do. Unfortunately, there’s plenty of Monday morning quarterbacks who will … [Read more...]
Within Minutes (Just 13 Questions Actually), Google Identifies Its Very Best Leaders
Google surveys its employees using this set of discerning questions
Google has long been known as a hotbed for attracting, growing, identifying, and even measuring the best leaders (and teams). This last bit, identifying and … [Read more...]
You’re More Financially Successful Than You Think If You Can Answer Yes to Any of These 6 Questions
Financial success is a lot more than how big your pile of money is
There's so much advice on managing your money that it can be difficult to not only sort through, but to know where you really stand financially. I got reacquainted … [Read more...]
