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It’s a leader’s job to create a recognition-rich environment in which those they lead choose to give their best. This article not only looks at ways managers can properly motivate their team, but also examines motivation techniques that may come off as insincere to your employees. https://hbr.org/2018/07/what-not-to-do-when-youre-trying-to-motivate-your-team   This week's Talking Tuesday is recommended by: … Continue reading What Not to do When You’re Trying to Motivate Your Team

Um...Ah...Like...So.....I am very guilty of using these crutch words when speaking and have vowed to stop leaning on them. The following article explains how these crutch words can jeopardize a speaker's impact and how we can eliminate them from our vocabulary.   https://hbr.org/2018/08/how-to-stop-saying-um-ah-and-you-know   This week's Talking Tuesday is recommended by: SDA Dallas, Amber Slajer

Everyone wants to be heard. Everyone wants to have a positive, engaging conversation. Unfortunately, due to our increasing distractions and decreasing role models of a good talk, effective communication (the in person, one-on-one type!) continues to be a challenge in our daily interactions. Staying engaged and practicing effective listening skills can make the difference between … Continue reading Communication – A Key Ingredient

Motivation is a hard topic to discuss because what motivates one person, may not be the same for another. I came across this article that shared some insight on what Jennifer Dulski, COO of Change.org believes to be the best 4 techniques to motivate people at work. These are really good ideas, and I hope … Continue reading 4 Techniques to Motivate People

A World of “Pod”abilities   There are podcasts covering an infinite number of topics, from politics, to entertainment, to true crime. They offer a great opportunity to listen in “bite size pieces” during your commute or work breaks. (My favorite time to listen is while cleaning house…it helps to take my mind off of the … Continue reading A World of “Pod”abilities

Empathize While You Work In today’s competitive atmosphere, many firms are struggling to keep employees. When creating a retention plan, perhaps one of the less obvious things to consider is fostering an environment of empathy. This article is a quick read introduction to the topic, highlighting eight steps to creating empathy in the workplace. “The … Continue reading 8 Critical Steps to Creating Empathy in the Workplace