What is your worth at work?
Do you believe your worth is recognized in your workplace? After my father passed away, I was clearing out the basement of his house. I found an old metal beaten-up trunk tucked away in a corner, one that I actually
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Category: acknowledging people
Don’t forget to praise those who work behind the scenes
I admit it, I love watching television shows that have to do with cooking and food. Not because I’m very good at the former, but because I love the latter! Viewing these programs has given me an appreciation of the
Who are you ignoring? (or why it’s so important to acknowledge others)
A brief chance encounter in an Indian movie theatre illustrates a fundamental principle of leadership that separates exceptional leaders from everyone else. Don’t let its simplicity fool you; it’s more powerful than you may realize!
Employee motivation starts with meeting their needs
My professional colleague and friend Steve Foran is on a mission to help one billion people become happier. And he’s well on his way! He does this through a variety of avenues, but primarily through his research and teaching on
Acknowledge employees by holding “fake” retirement parties
In 2018, I did an entire series of video blogs (33 in fact!) that focused on specific ideas to motivate employees. But the fortunate reality is that the possibilities are endless. Which is why I was so excited to learn
Build employee commitment by celebrating – our last tip in our 2018 series on motivating employees
All year, I’ve been giving you video tips on explicit actions leaders can take to motivate their people and build employee commitment for the long haul. Last week, I went back to basics with “Provide a workplace that is free