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How Leadership Notes of Appreciation Are So Impactful

Lead from Within

They can build stronger bonds. A note of appreciation can help to strengthen the bond between a leader and their team. This can foster a positive and supportive work environment where team members are more likely to collaborate and work together effectively. This can make the note feel more sincere and meaningful.

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How to Improve Your Organization’s Culture Through Employee Connections

Michael Lee Stallard

Article Published by Forbes I believe it’s wise for leaders to develop their organizational culture by being intentional about strengthening the bonds of connection and trust among leaders and employees. Tom values people by getting to know all his employees’ names, their interests outside of work and their hopes for their careers.

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How to Improve Employee Engagement

Strategy Driven

For example, if you work for a company with an environmental message, it can be effective to take measures in your own life to care for the environment. As an added bonus, they can be a great way to improve team morale and help people to bond with one another. Supporting career development. Showing appreciation.

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When Work Has Meaning, The Culture Changes

Great Leadership By Dan

Mayo and his team focused on two groups – a control group which operated in an unchanging work environment, and a test group which endured the changes to their working conditions, including lighting, such as working hours, rest breaks, food offered during breaks, etc. What do you pay attention to in your work environment?

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Rekindling the Inner Flame in Others, and in Ourselves

Michael Lee Stallard

At a tough juncture in Doug Conant’s career that person was Neil MacKenna. A bond of connection formed between them that would last until MacKenna passed away almost 20 years later. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”

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The Ground Rules: How to Argue with Yourself About Your Work Life

The Office Blend Blog

Art: Monica Bond @ [link]. Moreover, the process of conversing effectively about our own career internally, can benefit from some sage old wisdom & research. Try to avoid the entire argument, until your environment is more stable. As many of us are, I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to work life.

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Ten Serious Career Networking Myths & Mistakes

Strategy Driven

Human connection and communication make the world go ’round – especially in business and the corporate environment. It’s impossible to have a successful business and career without the help and support of your coworkers, clients and community. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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