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The question of the day: is it a wise decision for a manager to block, or prevent, a worker from making a job move within the organization? This can be answered from different perspectives, both pro and con. But the real question is, what is the long-term effect this will have on the worker in …
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If you haven't heard by now, there is a(nother) hurricane coming - a BIG one - that a good many of us will be feeling the effects of. As I write this, Irma has strengthened to a Cat 5, with winds up to 175. I'm praying for the people on the Islands she will be …
Leadership is so critical today. Poor leadership is one of the top reasons for employee disengagement and turnover. Many who get into leader roles often do so through attrition or are put into their roles in a quick manner. But are they truly prepared for the role? I don't think most who aspire for a …
Leadership is a critical part of an organizations success; they are the ones who create the vision, who motivate employees to carry out the work, and to set the tone for the culture which carries the organization. I often wonder, however, how many in leadership positions (also for those who aim to be leaders) actually …
This week, for me, ends another graduate class, of which I'm now spending time finishing up grading. One of my favorite questions for the last discussion board is their take-away's from the course. It is very uplifting and heartfelt when you see that the material covered has 'sunk in' and made a difference. For leaders, …
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A new study out by Gallop (Rigoni & Asplund, 2016) makes the case for managers to focus on their employees strengths that will get the work done and achieve organizational goals. According to the study, 67% of workers are engaged when their managers use a strength-based approach by recognizing and honoring their strengths. Workers value …
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As one who trends current practices, tendencies and even fads that impact the world of work, I am often amazed at not just how these trends get started but how they catch on and followed by the masses. The recent Pokeman craze is a bit beyond me - I never played it when I was …
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Have you ever walked into an establishment, no matter what type, and you instantly felt welcomed and comfortable? Likewise, have you ever walked into an establishment but felt turned off or that there was negative energy going on and couldn't wait to get out of there fast enough? I have on both counts. When I …
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In a post for one of my online classes I teach, the subject of multitasking came up to which I responded to a comment about the 'myth' of multitasking and what happens to our brains when we do too much forced and sustained work. It gets depleted, leading to the perils of errors and low …
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If you're like most people, you have probably worked in an environment that was less than positive, perhaps even toxic. Workplace environment and culture are critical elements for workplace happiness. One can love the work they do but, if there is misalignment with the environment, then dissatisfaction will result. The mood of a leader attributes …
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