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10 Ways Unappreciated Employees Drain the Bottom Line

Lead from Within

This can lead to higher absenteeism and increased workplace conflicts. Increased Absenteeism: Employees who feel undervalued may take more sick days or personal time off to deal with stress-related issues, resulting in elevated absenteeism rates. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leaders, Want To Master Innovation? Then Get Funny!

Tanveer Naseer

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! But in the world of leadership, humor has typically been typecast as a manifestation of individual personalities and thereby a spontaneous and non-replicable activity.

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Leadership, Passion, And Transformation

Joseph Lalonde

Moreover, disengagement and higher instances of absenteeism are reported among workers who underutilize their gifts in their position. Transformation is the natural byproduct of this type of leadership. Integrating these two disciplines can mean more precise medical procedures and other innovations. How can I do more of it?

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Is Your Leadership Creating an Energy Crisis?

The Practical Leader

One morning, I asked a group of very quiet participants a series of questions about their organization’s climate and leadership effectiveness. His observation points to a big leadership problem, “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. I was getting very few responses. This was going nowhere fast.

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Conflict Management in The Workplace

HR Digest

In fact, healthy conflict can foster innovation, creativity, and growth within teams. Leadership Approach Conflict: Divergent leadership styles within an organization can create tension and conflict. Enhanced Problem-Solving and Innovation: Conflict can lead to the exploration of different perspectives, ideas, and approaches.

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This Week's Leadership Book To Read: The Leadership Challenge

Eric Jacobson

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in its sixth addition. Embedded in The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership are behaviors that can serve as the basis for becoming an exemplary leader. Posner , call these The Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership. Reduce absenteeism and turnover.

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How to Manage Conflict in the Workplace

The Center For Leadership Studies

Conflict can lead to decreased productivity, increased employee absenteeism and workplace drama. Knowing how to manage conflict in the workplace is vital for your leaders, turning a potentially harmful situation into an innovative and productive one. Conflict can be an opportunity to address gaps and a way to innovate.