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How To Form Bonds In A Virtual Workplace

The Horizons Tracker

Forming bonds. Research from Harvard Business School offers us hope that bonds can indeed be forged virtually if managers go about things in the right way. Indeed, the most popular article of the year to date at MIT Sloan’s Management Review is on the new ways of leading in this hybrid work environment. Connecting virtually.

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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2020

Leading Blog

Successful change agents know it’s not about pushing harder, or providing more information, it’s about being a catalyst. New research shows that gratitude boosts employee engagement, reduces turnover, and leads team members to express more gratitude to one another—strengthening team bonds. Could there be a better way?

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Change on the Run: Surviving Workplace Uncertainty

Leading Blog

Their career experience doesn’t provide the context needed to quickly take the best action that will move them forward. The three steps to do so are: List the information you already know. List the information you need to know. This information forms the beginnings of an action plan. Why Uncertainty is Difficult.

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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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Great Leadership: The Power of I’s

Great Leadership By Dan

Not surprising, I found that one of the most significant drivers of employee engagement is One’s Immediate Manager and all aspects that make up that relationship between a manager and his or her employees, that is, the bond that is created by effective leaders with those they lead. Bob Nelson, Ph.D.

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Finding the Right Answer Begins with the Right Question

Frank Sonnenberg Online

One of Socrates’ most valuable contributions — the Socratic method of teaching — didn’t drill information into students’ heads, but rather asked question after question until they arrived at their own understanding. A student can do well by memorizing information and regurgitating it. Protect Yourself from Bad Information.

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Child Care Benefits and Employee Retention

Lead Change Blog

Most working parents now make their career decisions based on the child care benefits they can get. Affinity groups are a great way for employees to find moral support, share information, and even find child care recommendations and connections. When working parents struggle with work-life issues, it affects employers as well.