Workforce
Banishing workplace boredom
Banish workplace boredom by finding out what energizes your team and inviting them out of their comfort zones, writes Julie Winkle Giulioni.
employee motivation
Workforce
Employee retention: Non-monetary rewards & HR innovation
Automation can be a great tool for employee retention, and Aaron Rubens outlines ways leaders can implement such systems.
Development
Surprising leadership lessons from “Yellowstone”
The TV show "Yellowstone" offers many leadership lessons, says Denise Lee Yohn, including on loyalty and going against conventional wisdom.
Inspiration
Lessons on motivation from the odd friendship of Maslow and Frankl
A conversation between Viktor Frankl and Abraham Maslow helped Susan Fowler revise her understanding of our intrinsic sense of motivation.
Workforce
The secret sauce of employee retention
Trust, mentorship and a sense of purpose in their work are some ways to boost employee retention, writes Hinda Mitchell.
Inspiration
Featured Leader: Jennifer Sims with Blue Shield of California
Watching those around her grow and advance in their career is one of the best parts of leadership says our SmartBrief on Leadership featured leader Jennifer Sims.
Leadership
“Hush your buts” — How to lead better than Ted Lasso
In the TV show "Ted Lasso," Ted tell his team to "hush your butts," which can help leaders better understand how to navigate employee "buts."
Workforce
Why keep trying to motivate people when you can’t?
A more effective way to motivate people is to create a culture that gives them a sense of choice, connection and competence, writes Susan Fowler.
Workforce
5 characteristics of high-performance organizations
Boost employee performance by building trust, providing critical feedback and recognition as well as opportunities for growth, writes Cyndi Wenninghoff.
Leadership
Why mastering motivation makes good business sense
Leaders can master the art of motivation by providing employees with the autonomy, connection and competence they need to advance, writes Susan Fowler.
Leadership
3 leadership styles to engage and motivate
There are three different leadership styles leaders can use depending on whether you want to direct, discuss or delegate, writes Paul B. Thornton.
Leadership
How culture can be a competitive advantage
Leaders must constantly amplify their vision for company culture and continually adapt to changes that can enhance it, writes Mark Miller.
Leadership
Proof that procrastinating is bad for your health
Procrastination can be bad for your health, and your business, but Susan Fowler has an example that may just motivate you to complete that next task.
Inspiration
Strategies to experience a positive difference in the new year
Creating an optimal sense of motivation for yourself in the new year can help you navigate changes to become more resilient, writes Susan Fowler.
Communication
How leadership language can drive employees nuts
Leaders like to use words, such as "drive," in an attempt to motivate employees, but that often demotivates them, writes Susan Fowler, who offers a vocabulary lesson.