Chart Your Course

OCTOBER 1, 2014

It relieves stress, fosters emotional bonding, and encourages creativity. Reduce absenteeism. Encourage creativity and innovation. Researchers believe the social activity of laughing with others fosters close emotional bonds among social groups. How many boring meetings have you attended? Improve employee retention.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Poll the ranks. Plan for fun. Think outside the box.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

It is well understood by psychologists and social scientists that people who laugh together generally have stronger feelings of empathy and bonding. In situations in which collaboration is an important driver of organizational success, lacking a sense of community can be a formidable barrier to delivering results. Jumping to conclusions….

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 11, 2013

Bond, Ed.D., Higher levels of stress and stress related illnesses and absenteeism. Mistakes, loss of creativity and innovation. Guest post from Cheryl A. SPHR: Every organization has its share of leaders, technical geniuses or future leaders who lack social skills and self-awareness. But that’s a story for another time….

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 8, 2016

In the context of an organization’s culture, “connection” is a bond based on shared identity, empathy and understanding that moves individuals toward group-centered membership. greater employee participation in efforts to innovate. greater employee participation in efforts to innovate. Creating a Connection Culture.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Innovation typically requires team effort. These three emotions not only increase patience and perseverance, but also build social bonds. In fact, these “character” qualities outranked sheer drive and technical expertise when it came to predicting success. This makes sense.

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