“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Strong voices for change are essential—not only in society, but within our organizations as well. Yet, a recent Leadership IQ survey reveals that only 29% of employees feel management listens to concerns without blame or defensiveness. […]
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“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” —Theodore Roosevelt As the holiday season approaches, so does the time of gifting. While we often think of tangible and monetary gifts to share with employees, the impact is temporary. Yet gifts with lasting impact are ones that show how much you
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Award celebrations are big in the entertainment industry. We celebrate the Emmys, Oscars, Tonys and Grammys to honor the exceptional contributions of entertainers. Yet, as a business leader, while you might reward your star performers, how often do you recognize other employees’ achievements? According to Workhuman, employees report that their best contributions are often overlooked
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“It’s better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the work, share the wealth. And if one falls down, the other helps. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Have you ever wondered why starlings fly so close together? When a bird of prey,
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Do we need to switch on our cameras? Can we skip the warm-up? Do we really need to talk about how we feel during this meeting? Oh no, not the team game again! Why is it crucial for the team to know each other? We live in times when hybrid and remote work are standard,
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Each weekday, NBC’s nightly news includes a final “Inspiring America” story. These stories showcase people who make a difference in the lives of others. They remind us that small actions can have a large impact to better our world. Consider, Jadav Payeng, “The Forest Man of India.” Saddened by how erosion and the changing ecosystem had destroyed the river island he loved, he began to plant one tree sapling each day on this decimated Island. Now, after almost 40 years, the trees he planted have reclaimed more than 1300 acres and become an Island with lush forests and abundant wildlife.
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