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For the L of It: Leadership and Love

The Practical Leader

As someone in a focus group quipped, “The most dangerous place in this organization is at the exit door around quitting time. But you cannot buy enthusiasm… you cannot buy loyalty… you cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds, or souls. They had a very large number of disengaged people. You must earn these.”

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Attract and Keep A-Players with Nonfinancial Rewards

Harvard Business Review

Many of these don't cost a dime but pay off in increased engagement, loyalty, and willingness to go the extra mile. One such dad commented in a CTI focus group, "I'm the primary breadwinner, so I can't take time off now. But in looking for a new job, a role with flexibility will be my top choice.".

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How to Design a Corporate Wellness Plan That Actually Works

Harvard Business Review

By “total health” we mean a culture that’s supportive of career, emotional, financial, physical and social well-being – not just an occasional road race. There are a few simple ways to start doing this. There are a lot of misconceptions about wellness programs out there.