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Managing Company Culture Anthropologically

Leading Blog

Despite its perceived importance, for the most part, companies have a miserable track record when it comes to managing their people. Companies consistently get culture wrong because they go about assessing it, and attempting to manage it from the top-down, not the bottom-up. But what does this mean?

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Quiet Hiring: Build a Resilient Organization and Engage Employees

Rich Gee Group

Several trends are reshaping how organizations operate and manage talent. One such trend is 'quiet hiring' — a company filling job openings with current employees without publicizing vacancies. Communicate Transparently and Inclusively Regular Updates: Keep employees informed about the company's goals, challenges, and opportunities.

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How to Deal with Political Conflict at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

You can hear the tension in the voice of many managers and leaders who call to ask for advice. When you start a conversation with your honest intent, it opens a door. Powerful Phrases in our new book. He was very open, friendly, and was listening to some of her favorite R&B songs. How did THAT Get Political?

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Use a 360-Degree Approach to Get Feedback on Leading Change

Lead Change Blog

In my new book, Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions , I suggest using a 360-degree approach to obtain this feedback. These surveys are typically completed anonymously online, with your work relationship being the only identifier (i.e., 360-Degree Feedback Assessments.

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LGL Labor Day: Be A Better Boss Challenge

Let's Grow Leaders

If you think your team would love that opportunity, you better go all in and buy the book (for your team). 65% would choose a bad leader over a raise (McQuaid, Bad Boss Survey). Just like any other relationship, the best way to improve such relationships is to open the lines of communication. Just saying ;-).

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Why Managers Should Care about Employee Loyalty

Brigette Hyacinth

Often poor management lies at the heart of an employee’s departure. People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers. The manager is the company’s first point of contact with an employee, if that contact is bad, the relationship with the company will be bad and the employee won’t stay long. . Check out my latest Bestselling Book.

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From Clashes to Collaboration – 7 Steps to a Thriving Team Culture After a Corporate Merger

Great Results Team Building

Utilize management interviews, employee surveys, and even customer feedback , but don’t stop there. Implement pulse surveys and regular feedback loops to gauge employee sentiment and track progress. Develops collaborative behaviors through facilitated exercises and challenges, fostering trust and open communication.

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