Leaders give feedback because they want people to grow. But even when the intention is good, that's not always what happens. Instead of thinking about how to improve, the person receiving the feedback may be wondering something else entirely: Did I disappoint them? Am I in trouble? What does this mean going forward? When the […]
Accountability is something every leader should strive for. But there are times when the way we pursue it doesn’t have the desired effect. Instead of encouraging ownership, it can leave people more focused on avoiding mistakes than on sharing ideas. Most leaders don't set out to create a culture of fear. They want people to […]
Beyond Perks: Why Workplace Culture Is the Real Key to Retaining Top Talent Your company puts in the necessary contributions of time, effort, and money into finding the best talent for their positions, but when those high performing employees start to look elsewhere for work, you may wonder what happened. How can your team avoid […]
Ideally every workplace would be the epitome of positivity, with employees and leaders happily walking through the doors to do the best work of their lives for your company, but the value of health within your team goes beyond just a cheerful co-worker. Let’s examine the other factors at play when it comes to the […]
Before knowing how to be a leader who champions company culture, it first becomes important to understand why company culture matters to the bottom line. Alexandria Hewko from Fellow states that “managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores.” More than any other factor, managers influence team engagement and performance. […]
