Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The flipside is true, too; if your colleagues are constantly stressed out, you’re more likely to suffer. How do you avoid secondhand stress? First, the bad news: secondhand stress is nearly inescapable. Before you wage war on secondhand stress, you must acknowledge that some stress can be good, says David.

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Chart Your Course

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The modern workforce is a stressful place. The post Interstate Battery Company: God, Car Batteries, Race Cars and the Family appeared first on Leadership Speaker | Motivational Leadership Speaker | Greg Smith: Chart Your Course International. As one new employee said, “I can’t get over it, I feel I am a part of a family.”

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2016

Editor's Note This fictionalized case study will appear in a forthcoming issue of Harvard Business Review, along with commentary from experts and readers. They found the work too difficult and stressful and, like Toshi, were probably eager to find better-paying and more prestigious jobs. “Why have you stayed?”

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Deming Institute

MARCH 6, 2017

The need to address this problem first became clear to him in reading Daniel Pink’s Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us. “In In trying to optimize the performance of a system, it doesn’t really work when you’re trying to think about who gets credit for this client or that client, or this deal or that deal,” Guy says.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 2, 2015

Perhaps you just wrapped up a big project and are having trouble mustering motivation for the next one. “It can lead you to feel lethargic, stressed, and depleted — literally spent.” Case study #1: Reflect on why your work matters. Or maybe you’re just bored. What’s the best way to recharge?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 15, 2011

When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. This discovery has been repeatedly borne out by rigorous research in psychology and neuroscience, management studies, and the bottom lines of organizations around the globe. This isn’t just an empty mantra.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2011

Many of my students saw Harvard as a privilege, but others quickly lost sight of that reality and focused only on the workload, the competition, the stress. When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. Our most commonly held formula for success is broken.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

   Since 9/11, they’ve had their pay cut while their jobs have gotten massively bigger and more stressful.  I actually don't think the 3 case studies you cited have much in common other than the public intrigue surrounding their departures. Great points all.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Overlooking this practice results in missed opportunities to foster and encourage motivation, creativity, and innovation. This can prove to be quite stressful for any leader. The employee was hired because there was promise in their skills, motivations, and capability. Employees will be less hopeful, focused, and motivated.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2018

Instead, take a few deep breaths to “help you regulate your stress hormones and make it less likely that you’ll engage in behavior that you won’t be proud of later,” she says. Ask yourself: “What motivates this person? Case Study #1: Be kind and be curious about your colleague’s perspective.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2018

Consistent with these famous case studies, scientific research shows that creativity and innovation can be enhanced by reducing team harmony. Performance is a function of motivation, and motivation can be increased by setting bold goals, which are at the edge of the team’s capability. Sustain positive stress.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 21, 2017

It could be that they are dealing with a stressful situation at home that is leading to distraction at the office. You want to avoid writing the person off or “concocting an explanation for their behavior, especially if it involves attributing bad motives to them,” Sloan says. ” or “What’s motivating you?”

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

But you need to motivate your people to get things done. While it is true that companies with abundant resources can afford to use fear as a motivator and absorb the cost of more frequent hirings and firings, this approach frequently ends up being memorialized in case studies of failed leaders and shuttered businesses.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2013

Because Best Buy's flexible work program is not just any flex policy, but the groundbreaking Results Only Work Environment (ROWE), one of the most innovative and celebrated examples of a company redesigning work to focus on results and boost performance through motivation-enhancing trust and autonomy. At Best Buy, these results produced $2.2

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2014

How do you stay motivated? “They will motivate you and encourage you, and when your morale is low, they will boost it.” But as the weeks and months trudge on, that initial excitement wanes, and it can be a struggle to find the time or motivation for it. Case study #1: Create a detailed strategy and enlist support.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2013

Because Best Buy's flexible work program is not just any flex policy, but the groundbreaking Results Only Work Environment (ROWE), one of the most innovative and celebrated examples of a company redesigning work to focus on results and boost performance through motivation-enhancing trust and autonomy. At Best Buy, these results produced $2.2

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

But whether this multi-generational workplace feels happy and productive or challenging and stressful is, in large part, up to you: the boss. How do you motivate someone much older or much younger than you? Case Study #1: Leverage your young workforce’s expertise. Principles to Remember.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Regina Conti, an associate professor of psychology at Colgate University and an expert in motivation, provides the example of doing your taxes. "A Others are a great source of extrinsic motivation," says Conti. Use deadlines to motivate you to get things done within a certain timeframe. Case study #1: Know why.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

By assuaging a micromanager's stress, you may be able to secure the autonomy you need to get your work done and advance your career. You absolutely, positively must deliver and deliver in a way that doesn't increase your boss's stress. In fact, identify things that reduce your boss's stress," says Manzoni. What the Experts Say.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2014

And yet it’s essential to boosting employee engagement, motivation, and candor. You have to motivate them to do it.” Instead of casting blame for layoffs or poor profits, stress that it is the company — and your own leadership — that need to improve. Case Study #1: Keep the door open. There is camaraderie.”.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2012

This will "enhance your ability to handle stress, which means the annoying person isn't that annoying anymore," he says. You may discover there are reasons for his actions: stress at home, pressure from his boss, or maybe he's tried to do what you're asking for and failed. Case study #1: Get to know him.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

At some point, we all confront a stressful life event or personal crisis that threatens to distract us from work. In fact, research by Ashley Hardin, a professor at Washington University’s Olin Business School, shows that when you allow coworkers to discover more about your personal life, they are more motivated to meet your needs.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Harvard Business School recently published and popularized a case study of Sir Alex Ferguson , Manchester United’s recently retired manager and the most successful coach in English Premier League history. Ferguson was a fantastic leader and motivator. Is that bad? Is that a flaw? It’s expected, not rejected.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 28, 2018

Healthcare is a high stress environment, where, understandably, information security training is often not the top priority. Does your organization prefer weekly staff meeting announcements, newsletter case study examples, quarterly prizes for model behavior, or financial incentives? Insight Center. Sponsored by Optum.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Offer observations like, “It seemed like Jane was stressed out and didn’t mean what she said,” or “I know that Joe is a direct person and can sometimes come off as harsh.” Help both parties see how the skirmish is hurting others so they are motivated to do something productive about it. Case study#1: Proceed cautiously.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2015

How do you best motivate someone who you don’t have formal authority over? “To be a successful freelancer, you need to be self-motivated and able to work without someone looking over your shoulder,” says King. Case study #1: Be sensitive and flexible. Case study #2: Know what they want.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 8, 2015

To reduce these feelings, she suggests changing your mindset and motives. As you’re getting ready for a conference, “try to stay motivated to network professionally for the growth, advancement, and accomplishment” that it will bring. Case Study #1: Organize small group gatherings and take time to recharge.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2016

“That mindset changes your motivation,” he says. Case Study #1: Seek encouragement and reset your colleagues’ expectations. ” Case Study #2: Take control of your use of electronics. Principles to Remember. Automatically reach for your phone whenever you have a down moment.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 1, 2015

Research suggests that even a just a few minutes of meditation lowers stress and improves concentration and focus in a tired brain. Use music to motivate and energize. Case study #1: Mining energy in mindfulness. . He felt more energized, less stressed, and more focused during interactions with his clients and team.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2015

” Christine Riordan, a leadership coach and president-elect of Adelphi University, agrees: “To be able to motivate and inspire others, you need to learn how to listen in both individual meetings and at the group level.” ” To be clear, Riordan stresses that you don’t have to agree with what’s being said.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

Offer observations like, “It seemed like Jane was stressed out and didn’t mean what she said,” or “I know that Joe is a direct person and can sometimes come off as harsh.” Help both parties see how the skirmish is hurting others so they are motivated to do something productive about it. Case study#1: Proceed cautiously.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2011

But there's a difference between everyday griping and stressful frustration, just as there is a clear distinction between a manager with a few flaws and one who is incompetent. Case Study #1: Focus on what you need. Case Study #2: Protect yourself. Everyone complains about his or her boss from time to time.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 24, 2016

In certain circumstances, “working for a manager who’s task-oriented and has a high need for achievement can be motivating,” says Linda Hill, professor at Harvard Business School and coauthor of Being the Boss. Case Study #1: Lay out your parameters and priorities. What the Experts Say.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2015

Are these his natural tendencies, or is something pushing him to be more distant than usual, like stress? “In the best case, a hands-off boss will at least set the direction and provide an inspiring vision” before moving out of the way, says McKee. “This can be powerful and motivating for many people.”

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Without the right planning, you could be subjecting yourself to a lot of unneeded business owner stress. Look to those who aren’t just saying they are experts but can demonstrate some successful examples or case studies from their expertise.​ Factor in start-up costs, daily expenses and taxes into your budget.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 29, 2011

When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. This discovery has been repeatedly borne out by rigorous research in psychology and neuroscience, management studies, and the bottom lines of organizations around the globe. This isn’t just an empty mantra.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? I’ve seen several (entrepreneur) CEOs who suffer from this Jekyl/Hyde personality, most likely due to the extreme stresses of starting/running a self-funded business. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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