This year has brought some unprecedented changes to the average workplace. Many shifted to work from home and essential businesses have had to alter operations and scale back expenses. It’s underscored the need to re-evaluate how we think about appreciation and how we show it. After all, most leaders haven’t been able to rely on the old standbys, like holding a company picnic or supplying the break room with bagels to show appreciation. And awards and rewards can lose their impact when they are shared over email or video chat.
Why Leaders Must Pause and Reflect
If you are struggling with making a behavior change, you feel like you keep making the same mistakes or you haven’t quite reached a goal, it’s time to pause and reflect on what is holding you back from getting the results you want.
How to Ease Employees’ Stress and Anxiety
A whopping 94% of U.S. and U.K. workers said they suffer from stress, according to a study conducted by Wrike. Perhaps more alarming is that the same study found that about a third of the respondents said they've experienced "high" or "unsustainably high" stress. That...
Why Even Seasoned Leaders Need Coaching Right Now
One of the biggest mistakes I see leaders make is becoming complacent. Because they’ve been in the trenches for so long, they think they’ve seen and responded to every challenge. They feel confident they’ve learned from their mistakes and can handle anything. That’s...
Communication is Critical During a Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the global community, we’re all facing uncertainty. While it is still too early to tell how all this will play, one thing is certain: If you are a leader in any capacity, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of the people who report to you. You can quell some of the anxiety, support them and inspire them to work hard, despite everything going on around them, through honest, frequent, clear communication