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There’s a lot of value in periodically bringing all of your employees together for a team building exercise. When done right, these activities can improve communication, foster cohesion, and bolster morale.   With that said, team building is harder than it used to be, and that’s largely thanks to the phenomenon of remote workers. SimplyRead more

You’ve probably heard the expression before that some people are just born leaders. While I do think some of us are born with an instinct for commanding attention and providing direction, that doesn’t mean leadership boils down to pure genetics. In fact, I think it’s something you have to work on. It’s something you haveRead more

Is there a connection between employee engagement and employee self-esteem? According to one new study, the answer is yes—and that’s something that could have big implications for how you think about engagement.   Employee Engagement Efforts are Coming Up Short   This new study comes not a moment too soon, as more and more companiesRead more

Being a transformational leader is hard. Any time you’re in a position of authority, you’re bound to get some pushback, and to experience some setbacks and obstacles. What separates the truly great transformational leaders from the so-so ones is resilience—the ability to take some lumps and bruises but keep plunging ahead.   You might assumeRead more

The one constant in life is change. People change, relationships change—even companies change. And as your business goes through seasons of transition, it’s important to show some stabilizing leadership for your team members.   The thing about change is, it’s almost always unsettling—even when it’s good change! Maybe your company is welcoming new employees. MaybeRead more

All of us want to connect with people—with friends, with co-workers, with clients and customers. Of course, connection isn’t something you achieve easily. It takes ongoing work and long-term commitment. What’s more, it requires a company culture that actually facilitates and promotes connectivity.   Start with a Self-Assessment   To build that kind of culture,Read more

Is wellness hardwired into your company culture? For many companies, the answer is a resounding yes. And for those companies that do take employee health and wellbeing seriously, it’s exciting to consider some of the innovations coming down the pipeline.   In this post, I want to round up just a few of them. TheRead more

Even if you’ve never taken the time to articulate your company culture, you probably have some feeling of what it is. When you go to work each day, you have some general sense of what the team values, what it takes seriously, what it pursues—and what it doesn’t.   There can be comfort in thoseRead more

As a leader, it’s important to always have a plan. At the same time, however, it’s important to realize that your plans won’t always unfold smoothly. You’ll run into problems. You’ll hit a wall. You’ll be thrown off course. Pick whichever turn of phrase you like—the point is, you need to be ready to dealRead more

I’ve written before about the importance of having the right morning routine—but today, I want to pan back and talk about something even more basic: Simply put, the way you structure your days can have a big impact on your productivity. It’s not enough to have a to-do list; to maximize your energy, your creativity,Read more