When you consider your role as a leader, what springs to mind? Perhaps you think first of your responsibility to motivate and engage your direct reports. Perhaps you consider the role you play in decision-making and delivering the company’s strategy. Or perhaps you...
We (hopefully) all know how important it is for managers and team leaders to recognize the achievements of their team members. But if we want to build a workplace culture where everyone feels supported and appreciated, that recognition shouldn’t only be top-down....
In a previous article, we discussed 7 reasons why connection is important at work. It’s clear, connection isn’t just “fluff” – it improves team performance, reduces stress, increases innovation, and much more. However, if you lead a team, you have a dual...
Humans are social beings. Indeed, our sense of connection to others is so hardwired into us that it even affects our life expectancy – numerous studies have found that strong relationships make us happier, healthier, and less at risk of premature death. Of course,...
This is part two of a two-part article about emotional intelligence. In Part 1 we discussed what emotional intelligence looks like and how it can make us more effective leaders. However, just understanding what emotional intelligence is doesn’t necessarily mean that...
