The Hidden Cost of Poor Employee Recognition — And What to Do About It

Article Summary:  Many organizations are bad at employee recognition, leading to lower engagement, decreased morale, and higher turnover. This article notes the impacts of employee recognition and offers practical approaches for effective employee recognition. +++ Thomas puts in a ton of hard work on a project, including personal sacrifices to get it done on time. … Read more

Leaders Must Be Present with People

People won’t follow your leadership if you’re not fully present with them. If you are not present with people, you are not connecting with them. Without connections, the leader/follower relationship breaks down and trust is undermined. People feel devalued. You’re sending a signal that they’re not important. As a result, they won’t commit to follow … Read more

The Three Most Important Things Leaders Can Say to Their Teams

Arrow through brick wall represents the breakthroughs triple crown leaders can achieve in employee engagement when they say the right things to their team.

Disengaged employees are a growing problem for many organizations today. People lack commitment, can be cynical mutterers, and even saboteurs of company initiatives. How can you as a team or organizational leader motivate better performance, even breakthroughs? The answer has many components, from creating a high-performance culture of character with clear goals and empowered followers … Read more