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Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work

Lead Change Blog

On this 2-year anniversary of Susan’s book, listen in as she builds upon the latest scientific research on the nature of human motivation, and lays out a tested model and course of action to help leaders increase productivity and engagement, as well as purpose and fulfillment. Mark is a business leader, author, and storyteller.

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Building Trust Through Behavioral Integrity

Great Leadership By Dan

In that piece, he described his team’s efforts to examine a specific hypothesis (“Employee commitment drives customer service”) in the US operations of a major hotel chain. Employees are more proactive, more present, and more productive with the application of their discretionary energy. ?

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When Work Has Meaning, The Culture Changes

Great Leadership By Dan

Intention and attention from leaders can have a beneficial impact on employees feelings of contribution, value, and worth, which can boost productivity and service. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effects of workplace conditions on individual productivity. Productivity was carefully monitored following each change.

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Preview Thursday: Win the Heart

Lead Change Blog

If we can harness the untapped potential buried deep within the hearts of our people, we can turn engagement from a liability into real, sustainable competitive advantage and usher in gains in productivity unseen since the industrial revolution! Mark started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member back in 1977.

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Six Things Great Leadership Teams Do

Great Leadership By Dan

They must act with one mind, one heart, and one voice to create an engaging, productive work environment. Do they act as committed, responsive members of the executive team to present a united voice on how the organization operates, not just how it performs? that core team must model, reinforce, coach, and drive their desired culture.

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The Future of Our Partnership With Machines

Skip Prichard

I recently spoke with Olivier Blanchard, one of the co-authors. ” -Olivier Blanchard. Jobs most at risk: machine operators and assemblers, clerical workers, elementary occupations, crafts and related trades. ” What ways can aspiring leaders prepare and futureproof their career? What jobs are most at risk? .

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5 Tips To Help Your Team Be More Creative

Tim Milburn

If you’ve been operating in a culture in which creativity has not been valued, recognizing creative effort will be even more critical. One of the most satisfying and productive things leaders can do is create the conditions to harness this creative potential. Not every creative endeavor will be successful. That’s normal.