The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

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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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

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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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Sustainable performance means your organization efficiently and effectively provides quality products and services, is blessed with low absenteeism and low staff-turnover. Schaufeli and colleagues define engagement as “a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption.”

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

Leadership Approach Conflict: Divergent leadership styles within an organization can create tension and conflict. Reduced Turnover and Absenteeism: Unresolved conflicts can lead to increased stress, dissatisfaction, and disengagement, ultimately resulting in higher turnover rates and increased absenteeism.

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Chart Your Course

MAY 3, 2016

The Harvard Business Review reports culture directly impacts employee satisfaction, job performance, business creativity, commitment and loyalty, retention and absenteeism, and — perhaps the most important quality to executives — the bottom line. Point out how a work/life balance is supported by company initiatives.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

By working to shift the residual emotional effects of stressful situations and embracing more positivity, we can strive to achieve enhanced well-being and professional success. As a result, it can impact our lives in the professional world, costing businesses millions of dollars due to absenteeism, high staff turnover and presenteeism.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 16, 2020

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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Books Leadership Absenteeism Commitment 65

Leading Blog

MARCH 25, 2019

Finally, if you have completed the first two steps, you are in a good position to contribute to a solution. She covers issues that the U Tool can help to neutralize like the absentee boss and micromanaging. In this case, you become the absentee boss and set your team up to fail. It also helps to raise the bar on expectations.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Strong organizational cultures are well-defined, well-supported company cultures that prioritize the company vision and strive to create a positive work environment for the entire workforce. Understanding what a strong company culture is and creating a positive work environment is necessary for any company’s long-term success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 24, 2019

When people are devastated, unappreciated, undervalued, or unrecognized for their contributions, productivity decreases while absenteeism and turnover increase. They withdraw and are no longer the vibrant contributors they once were until they find a new position and resign. Leadership! It’s millions of dollars of waste!

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

Conflict can lead to decreased productivity, increased employee absenteeism and workplace drama. Lead by Example As a leader, you need to set a positive conflict management example. Your position requires you to show composure and rationality and make considered and unbiased decisions. Contact us to learn more.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In this month-long celebration of my first book “ Leadership Vertigo ”, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of having some of the top leadership experts – Doug Conant, Liz Wiseman, Jim Kouzes, and Barry Posner – share their insights about three of the four leadership principles discussed in my book.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 28, 2023

High turnover rates, absenteeism, and increased employee dissatisfaction are common consequences of toxicity. This fosters a sense of ownership and shared responsibility for creating a positive and inclusive workplace. Effects on Profitability: Toxic work cultures have a direct impact on organizational profitability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 21, 2021

Done well, these programs will have a positive impact on culture and can also serve as a vital part of your 5 x 5 communication plan. If you really want to reward employees, be sure to do it in a way that positively impacts employee morale by avoiding these (sadly quite common) mistakes. And yet, so many companies screw this up.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

To create a truly healthy organization, organizations must go beyond only focusing on the workplace mental health of employees and prioritize a holistic approach that encompasses every aspect of the workplace, from the physical environment to company culture and leadership. Why is it important to have a healthy organization?

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 3, 2024

Overall, these descriptive results show a strong positive relationship between employee wellbeing and firm performance.” Well-being is strongly linked to absenteeism. Approaches for People Leaders — has an index of dozens of topics and actions on concerns, leadership skills, and team building. Are you having fun?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Business Ownership Strengthens Your Employee Net Worth: In most positions you rarely get the opportunity to experience the functions associated with the roles of a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer, as well as manage the day-to-day requirements for customer engagement and retention.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 4, 2023

There are also a number of predictable consequences (organizational and employee-based) that are directly related to workplace burnout: Organizational Consequences Absenteeism–As mentioned previously, when employees suffer from workplace burnout, they work less. leadership, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc.).

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HR Digest

AUGUST 6, 2023

While these may seem like positive steps, they can be mere distractions from the holistic nature of wellbeing. Eroded Trust in Leadership: Wellbeing washing erodes trust in leadership. This can lead to decreased productivity, higher rates of burnout, and increased absenteeism.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

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. When it comes to boosting innovation the overwhelming focus should be on styles of humour that generate positive emotions.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The four styles we identified are based on our understanding of humor-driven dynamics in organizations, and build upon the broader world of humor research: Sensory humor involves a leader projecting an energetic, positive, playful vibe, and having a generally humorous outlook. It’s great to strive for success, to shoot for the moon.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Rewarding your employees will improve retention and reduce absenteeism. With the positive impact, it can create a great work environment that can help retain our employees. Why is it important to reward our employees? It is important to reward our employees because it has a direct impact on team performance.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 31, 2023

Our prestigious speakers equipped over 2000 attendees with practical insights and tools to make a positive impact in their organisations, not just for women, but for all disadvantaged groups. If you were unable to attend on 16 May, good news! You can watch back the livestream here.

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HR Digest

JUNE 8, 2023

Time-to-Fill: This metric assesses the time it takes to fill a vacant position, offering insights into the efficiency of your recruitment and selection processes. Absenteeism Rate: Tracking the frequency and duration of employee absences provides insights into workforce morale, productivity, and overall well-being.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 15, 2016

Have you ever heard of an “absentee leader” or manager? In this era of working remotely, having “commuting executives” who travel from city to city, and leadership that takes on added locations and broader areas, a growing trend has developed where employees don’t see their leaders as much, or hardly at all.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2022

This leads to burnout , absenteeism , and turnover. . When considering what training courses your employees would benefit from, include leadership training for managers. This group of people should create a positive company brand and build a company culture that promotes teamwork. So get your marketing team on this one!

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This is not to say that the problem has been resolved entirely and mental health issues at work are entirely absent—the pressures of modern life have only heightened the internal struggles and pressures on working adults—but the positive trend towards change is undeniable.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 15, 2019

There is good reason why, The Leadership Challenge , book is now in it’s 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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Lead Change Blog

JULY 30, 2015

She has a higher absenteeism rate than I did. • In circumstances where you are not being listened to, all your efforts are zero, you are being ignored, and it seems nothing is heading in a positive direction, you need to realistically assess your role in the situation as well as the likelihood that conditions will change.

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CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

The risk of not getting leadership and culture ‘right’ are significant. It’s about understanding how important leadership and engagement are. Thankfully, this attitude and openness to leadership and personal growth is improving. The fact that you are taking the time to read this blog is a positive example.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

We continue the servant leadership interview series with a real treat. I was honored to have Jim Hunter sit down for an interview on Servant Leadership. Jim has over 30 years of experience teaching and consulting on servant leadership principles. Steve: It’s Leadership 291, it’s called, “Becoming an Influential Leader”.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

We continue the servant leadership interview series with a real treat. I was honored to have Jim Hunter sit down for an interview on Servant Leadership. Jim has over 30 years of experience teaching and consulting on servant leadership principles. Steve: It’s Leadership 291, it’s called, “Becoming an Influential Leader”.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Building a winning culture requires leadership buy-in and commitment. According to our analysis, a strong culture turns loyal employees into brand ambassadors who are committed to positively represent the company. Increased employee engagement and reduced absenteeism. Increased effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 8, 2016

The best practices of leading healthcare organizations and recent scientific research provide evidence that an organizational culture which fosters connection among people positively affects human productivity, wellness, wellbeing and overall performance. Sloan Kettering’s Connection Culture. Communicate an Inspiring Vision. Value People.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2018

Whatever happens, as bad as it gets, don’t disappear from your leadership post. I was busy with leadership roles in the community and church, and even though there was nothing wrong with any of them, I often made them excuses for not being on the job when they needed me most. Leadership requires active participation in the problems.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Ten Decisions Leaders Make Everyday by Kevin Eikenberry on September 27, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning In the course of your day as a leader you are faced with many decisions. Decide to engage.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 30, 2018

” Researchers have studied managerial derailment — or the dark side of leadership — for many years. Rather, his boss was a leader in title only — his role was leadership, but he provided none. My friend was experiencing absentee leadership , and unfortunately, he is not alone.

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