Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The work environment is characterized by complaining (especially amongst one another), general negativity, high absenteeism, and a large brain-drain of valuable employees who seek better opportunities elsewhere. So, you and the entire leadership of your neglected organization decide it’s time for change. Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

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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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leaderCommunicator

JULY 8, 2020

Research shows that better communication leads to higher engagement, which is linked to increased employee motivation, productivity, sales, and – on the flip side – less absenteeism, turnover and injuries in the workplace.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

Conflict can lead to decreased productivity, increased employee absenteeism and workplace drama. Most negative experiences happen because leaders lack the confidence or skill to deal with conflict. Managing conflict and drama is possible with the right skills and steps. It shouldn’t be about egos or personality clashes.

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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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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

You limit the cost side of the equation by ensuring a low staff turnover, low absenteeism, and stimulating (organizationally) proactive behaviors. The ability to influence, including relationship-building skills. An ideal strategy is transformational leadership , supported by good career development, via coaching by the HR-department.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The excitement that comes with learning a task or developing a new skill can be replaced by boredom or a sense of routine once either has been mastered. As they make that transition, they typically receive a wide variety of human skills training (i.e., leadership, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc.).

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Mike Cardus

MAY 28, 2023

High turnover rates, absenteeism, and increased employee dissatisfaction are common consequences of toxicity. Furthermore, the toxic turn phenomenon perpetuates a culture of fear, inhibiting the free flow of ideas and hindering creativity (Li et al.,

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CoachStation

AUGUST 26, 2022

Developing the skills to engage team members is important. In years to come, when equilibrium between employers and employees normalises, the investment in these skills now will be returned in spades. The risk of not getting leadership and culture ‘right’ are significant. It won’t always be like this, however.

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The Practical Leader

APRIL 3, 2024

Well-being is strongly linked to absenteeism. BUT…many senior executives still consider “soft skills” such as emotional intelligence, perceptions, engagement, and the like secondary to “hard decisions” such as strategies, investments, financial systems/analysis, technology, automation, AI, etc. Everybody wins.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

It’s a good time to reflect on the vital connections of leadership and love. Management is “head work,” and leadership is “heart work. ” Leadership is emotional. Leadership deals with feelings. Leadership is about dreams, inspiration, excitement, desire, pride, care, passion, and love.

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Leadership and Change

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Their social department of about 500 people showed alarming absenteeism numbers. They offer various training, upgrading of skills, and above all, a network of local employers that are trying. The post Appreciative attention for people appeared first on Leadership & Change Magazine.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2022

This leads to burnout , absenteeism , and turnover. . Employees who know they are learning new skills will find themselves more motivated in their work. When considering what training courses your employees would benefit from, include leadership training for managers. Provide opportunities for growth .

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 2, 2014

High Absenteeism. Communicating the big picture is a skill that’s often lost in early leadership development programs. Chances are, Kelly could make a big difference by doing a better job of communicating the big picture. Mediocre results. Insatiable thirst for recognition. Feelings of being overwhelmed.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Skilled leaders, those we call the “Stand-Up Strategists,” understand the utility of humor to address four important organizational outcomes , or the 4Cs: Community, Composure, Change and Creativity. H OW FREQUENTLY do you think your employees laugh at work? In contrast, how often do you estimate that they feel bored or uninspired?

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HR Digest

JUNE 8, 2023

Absenteeism Rate: Tracking the frequency and duration of employee absences provides insights into workforce morale, productivity, and overall well-being. 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.

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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. We have witnessed that skilled leaders, those we call “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to boost innovation.

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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.

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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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Chart Your Course

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Greet each morning with a productive, optimistic workforce or a huge absenteeism rate — as an employer, the choice is yours. Either the associate is going to eventually call you out on your indecision, or she’s going to form her own silent opinion of your skills — one that’s probably not flattering.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 29, 2023

“The Acceleration Trap” is a major problem I’ve cited often from a classic series of Harvard Business Review articles by Heike Bruch, professor of leadership at the University of St. Busyness reduces engagement and increases absenteeism. A leadership team retreat can help your team advance.

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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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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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Chart Your Course

MARCH 6, 2015

Greet each morning with a productive, optimistic workforce or a huge absenteeism rate — as an employer, the choice is yours. Either the associate is going to eventually call you out on your indecision, or she’s going to form her own silent opinion of your skills — one that’s probably not flattering.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 11, 2013

SPHR: Every organization has its share of leaders, technical geniuses or future leaders who lack social skills and self-awareness. Higher levels of stress and stress related illnesses and absenteeism. Guest post from Cheryl A. Bond, Ed.D., They are perceived as bullies, jerks, prima donnas, and worse.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

He’s technically brilliant, a great strategic thinker, with strong analytical skills, and tremendous drive for delivering results. Absenteeism is soaring and customer service as well as productivity levels are sliding. His sins of leadership omission are dragging people and performance down.

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ExactHire - Leadership

MARCH 7, 2018

Accountability helps to reduce absenteeism, lower turnover, and minimize time wasted on activities such as social media and office gossip. Competencies are the skills, behaviors and/or core values that set apart your company from you competitors. Your culture may be the culprit if your organization is not meeting goals and growing.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 14, 2014

When I pose this question to executives or HR professionals, the vast majority say that leaders are made; that is, leadership is something one can learn. In fact, inborn traits are more strongly associated with leadership emergence. Let’s look at the relationship between extraversion and leadership effectiveness.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

This idea is supported by Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter, authority on leadership and change, who finds that in order to succeed, 75% of the company’s management, needs to ‘buy into’ the change. Practice in a mirror, check eye contact, and scan body language for distracting gestures.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The suggestions and tips in that report still stand, but the past year has shown us just how difficult it is for HR directors, general counsel, compliance officers, and D&I directors to make the business case for harassment prevention to their leadership. Reputational harm can also be devastating to an employer’s business.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2017

.” He noticed that organizations tended to overlook the influence that everyday experiences have on people’s work motivation, focusing instead on their talents, skills, and expertise. Meanwhile, lower engagement has been linked to a range of problematic outcomes, such as increased turnover, absenteeism, and stress.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2016

Since the pace and intensity of contemporary work culture are not likely to change, it’s more important than ever to build resilience skills to effectively navigate your worklife. Being challenged — sometimes severely — is part of what activates resilience as a skill set. Insight Center. Building Resilience.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you think that doesn’t mean too much, consider that the research also found that trusting employees have 260 percent higher motivation to work, their absenteeism is lower by 41 percent and they are 50 percent less likely to consider switching jobs. Is it trust that the leadership will make good decisions for the organization?

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Although skills and qualifications are important, selecting the right staff goes beyond examining academic and professional achievements. Scrutinize candidates on soft skills that would come in handy for the job position. Also, ask about the candidates’ career paths and goals to see if they align with what your company has to offer.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Its weaknesses, like short-termism, speculative trading, absentee ownership, profit- and shareholder-centric orientation, inability to account for non-monetary value, exploitation of labor, and extractive use of natural resources are creating too many disruptions across the globe for the model to survive. Educate and Motivate Others.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 1, 2016

It’s also pertinent to note that remote working not only solves the problem of access to highly skilled personnel but it has come to be seen as the perfect solution for employees who have to brave the long-hour drives to work, thereby reducing their stress levels. John Meyer, in a Forbes article , puts the total savings for companies at 30%.The

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