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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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Three Keys to Values-Aligned Experiences

Great Leadership By Dan

I’ve been very lucky throughout my career to be attracted to jobs and opportunities where I’ve worked with people who share my values and life principles. Day-to-Day Decisions and Behavior Reveal a Person’s Values You likely have seen these behaviors in the workplace during your career: ? and much learning resulted!

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Building Trust Through Behavioral Integrity

Great Leadership By Dan

Employees are more proactive, more present, and more productive with the application of their discretionary energy. ? After a 15-year career leading successful teams, Chris founded his consulting company, The Purposeful Culture Group, in 1990. Chris has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Companies since 1995.

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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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The Right to Work Place Inspiration

Great Leadership By Dan

After a 15-year career leading successful teams, Chris founded his consulting company, The Purposeful Culture Group, in 1990. Chris has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Companies since 1995. Learn from his blog posts, podcasts, assessments, research, and videos at [link].

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RIP: Retired in Position

Lead Change Blog

“Retired in position” refers to an unengaged employee, a term which I first heard used by Ken Blanchard. It’s been my experience that the employee will be more productive because of their renewed motivation to come into work. Does this sound familiar? Well, it should. Per Gallup research, an astounding 70 percent of U.S.

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Don’t Tolerate Dysfunctional Teams

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds: Two key indicators of a healthy team are that they are productive (getting tasks done to standards, on budget and on time) and effective (working together with a minimum of drama.) I believe many of us have been blessed to have served on a productive and effective team at least once in our lives. Don’t tolerate it.

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