How do you know you are successfully leading and influencing others? Your influence causes people in a group to work as one in order to achieve common goals. Your influence inspires and motivates followers to become better. Your influence instills a sense of followership in members of a group. One key way to accomplish this is through appreciating…
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Employees are people and, let’s face it, where there are people, there’s conflict. Managers and human resources professionals sometimes have a tendency to avoid conflict in hopes that it will resolve on its own. Unfortunately, letting conflict go unaddressed in the workplace can lead to major problems. Conflicts arise for any number of reasons, including…
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Goals are an important part of life. Whether working to become a better version of ourselves, desiring to improve relationships, seeking more fulfillment, or desiring greater success, goals keep us moving forward. Few people actually take the time to set goals, and even fewer write them down. But studies have proven that those who…
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Imagine this: An organization is seeking a key financial officer. Because of their location, the position is very difficult to fill. Two of their staff accountants have leadership potential, which they’ve identified, but neither has leadership experience or their CPA, which is a requirement of the position. Time constraints force the company to hire an…
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In today’s culture of goal setting and performance motivation, it is common for managers and employees to meet regularly and set improvement objectives. This practice isn’t new, but despite its solid history, many organizations still do it wrong. If you’re interested in setting performance goals that motivate employees to do their best, improve their output…
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That employees perform better when they have agency and choice, and when they see the value of the tasks they are performing, is hardly news. Yet many companies aren’t sure what to do with this idea … how can they help employees feel valued and autonomous, but still accomplish the goals of the organization? Self-directed…
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Sometimes we get into a rut and the mere idea of getting out of bed, going to work, or even facing the day is exhausting. The “motivational slump” happens to nearly everyone at one time or another, but rising up from the downturn can be accomplished easily with a few minor adjustments. Adopting these simple…
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“Failure is NOT an option!” This unspoken NASA creed was in understood to be in effect during every mission, especially the Apollo 13 Houston-We-Have-a-Problem episode. While this quote makes a great motivational mantra to build team enthusiasm, it is not reality. In fact, failure is ALWAYS an option. The Apollo 13 astronauts could have easily launched…
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Are great leaders born or made? It’s an age-old question, and evidence exists to support both sides. Many leaders have qualities that seem innate, as Forbes notes. Confidence, a positive attitude, intelligence, exceptional communication skills, a sense of humor — these are typically characteristics inherent to an individual’s personality. Sure, some leaders are simply smarter…
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Whether looking for a new job or considering ways to increase fulfillment within your current company, a positive work environment is crucial in determining how successful a company will be in the long run, as well as how content and motivated a team of employees will remain. Though all companies have their own unique work…
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