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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership. Let me be as clear as I can - the phrase &# toxic work environment&# is code for bad leadership, becasue a toxic culture simply cannot co-exist in the presence of great leadership.

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The Wisdom Wave: Preparing for the Surge of Senior Professionals.

Rich Gee Group

This is up from 16% in 2011. The Changing Face of the Workforce The workforce is aging, driven by longer life expectancies and evolving career paths. To overcome these challenges, businesses should create an environment where workers of all ages can thrive. By 2030, 25% of the US workforce will be over the age of 55.

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Team Dialog: Environment Matters

Persuasive Powerhouse

So if your intent is to engage your team and/or have great dialog, consider the following: The Physical Environment The room should not be too large or too small: A room that is too large can often suck energy – and sound – away from the discussion. What else have you noticed about the environment that promotes team dialog?

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Raise your hand if you have ever experienced burnout during your career? Workers with specific EI skills know how to successfully cope with stressful work environments and experiences. Were they Jedi-level meditators capable of remaining unflappable even in chronically stressful environments? I sense many raised hands.

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4 Ways to Promote Productivity

Lead Change Blog

According to an article in the Journal of Neuroscience 2011 Edition, a cluttered environment is a significant barrier to productivity and working memory. Let go of all unnecessary things from your past careers. Embrace the present and always strive for better work environment and productivity.

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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

Doug Conant’s Story: Being Honored and Honoring Others Doug Conant is the leader who turned around Campbell Soup Company when he served as President and CEO (2001-2011). At a tough juncture in Doug Conant’s career that person was Neil MacKenna. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being.

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Built to Win

Great Leadership By Dan

In Major League Baseball, the 2011 New York Yankees were built to win but didn't make it to the World Series. Evolve, Learn & Refine Daily With your standards now defined, spend time and energy paying attention to the quality of the work environment and your team’s performance. I suggest these three integrated approaches.

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