Lead Change Blog

JULY 28, 2015

Creativity might be defined as the ability to make something come into existence that did not previously exist. We do not often think of our daily lives as creative. Many people do not think they are particuarly creative. Creativity is generally viewed as a good thing. The two words do not seem to go together, do they?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Variety will increase the perceived goodness of our lives and trigger creativity. Variety will increase the perceived goodness of our lives and trigger creativity. We can increase creative thought by inducing small changes to our routines and environments. Change requires that we dishabituate to the status quo.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 13, 2016

. – but how often do we describe leaders as creative? Creativity and Leadership. Although not often associated with leadership, creativity is a trait that modern leaders want to harness, as it is vitally important. It’s difficult to find the perfect balance between creativity and leadership. Creativity Killers.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

While all new markets hold the promise of creative new growth and jobs, helping to close the jobs gap, those based on disruptive creation do so at the cost of existing jobs in the short to medium term.” Third, nondisruptive creators look for creative ideas from anyone and everyone, not just from the “creative types.” “It

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Maintaining Team Morale Focus on the Positive : Highlight any potential benefits or opportunities from this change. Encourage Creativity : Challenge your team to think creatively about how they can turn this situation to their advantage. ” The Powerful Phrases Connection G.O.A.T.s work well here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 19, 2024

Practical Remote Team Building Strategies Well, Kermie, we’ve got you covered with some creative remote team-building strategies to enhance that connection: Connect Beyond Meetings (Build Your Remote Team One Person at a Time) Remote team building starts with those small, everyday interactions. ” -Kermie.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 28, 2024

Morale Decline: Low employee morale can stem from feeling unappreciated. Stifled Innovation: A lack of appreciation can deter employees from sharing innovative ideas or going the extra mile to find creative solutions to problems. Lower Work Quality: The absence of appreciation can manifest in the quality of work.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Decreased team morale and engagement: A successful leader is one who can inspire and motivate their team to achieve their goals. If you notice a decline in team morale and engagement, it may be a sign that your leadership style is no longer resonating with your team.

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Lead by Adventure

AUGUST 8, 2014

I have come across a number of very creative ideas since then, and brainstormed for a few more. Enjoy these and seriously consider using some of these to boost your team’s morale! Also, I’d love to hear from you if you use them, or if you know of more creative ideas, please let me know in the comments below.

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CEO Blog

JUNE 8, 2011

If the job involved any thinking or creativity, it does not work. Constraints kill creativity. The creativity is "no longer that of the artist". The moral is have less constraints. True creativity: The ability to give someone something they did not know they were missing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Leading with laughter and positivity significantly influences one’s leadership style and team morale. This narrative exemplifies leadership as an act of service, enhanced by the warmth and relatability humor brings. This method of leading with laughter encourages a more inclusive and engaging work environment.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. Doesn’t micromanaging and process smother creativity? Not only was the U.S. government scrutinizing it for monopolistic practices, but the company was also coming under fierce attack for investing in its archrival, Apple. Innovation powerhouses don’t leave innovation up to chance.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

by @DrNickMorgan via @publicwords Leader Chracter Framework A definition of leader character based on ten dimensions that interact with an 11th, central quality of judgment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2013

Culture Developing Leadership in Children Gratitude christmas in July creative moms moms morale teams' Related Stories Future’s Bright: Preparing Today’s Kids to Lead Tomorrow Moms Growing Leaders: A Mother’s Day Tribute Frontline Festival: July- Teams and Teamwork Edition.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2023

This can involve a fear of change, a reluctance to try new ideas and approaches, and a lack of creativity and innovation. Poor team performance and morale: Poor team performance and morale can prevent leadership from achieving success.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

This nurtures overall employee engagement and paves the way for innovation, creativity, and shared vision toward company goals. Best Practices for Cultivating a Respectful Environment Creating a welcoming and diverse workplace is a moral responsibility and a strategic imperative.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2023

It can boost morale. Recognizing an employee’s birthday can be a great way to boost morale and bring some joy and positivity to the office. 30 Creative Office Birthday Celebration Ideas at Work. There are many creative ways that HR can celebrate an employee’s birthday in the office.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

This erosion of trust undermines team cohesion and can significantly affect morale and productivity. Reduced Innovation and Creativity A failure to address cross-cultural leadership challenges stifles the creative potential of a team. That attitude limits your creativity and automatically puts you in opposition to your team.

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leaderCommunicator

AUGUST 14, 2013

As a next step, Armstrong got on a conference call with those 1,000 Patch employees with the intention of boosting morale and to talk about what’s next. Instead, he took a very no-holds-barred approach to the conversation and ended up firing Patch’s Creative Director, Abel Lenz in front of those employees. And it’s all on tape.

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CO2

MAY 14, 2012

When you think of creativity, you often think of ways to promote it! Creativity is the driving force behind many new products, services, and companies around the world, creating solutions to age-old problems and offering new ways to live our daily lives. ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ it is said. So what can be done?

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Leading Blog

MAY 31, 2021

Ten Critical Keys For Designing a Creative Culture by @PhilCooke. Leading Employee Morale: Use Insights Not Criticism by @KateNasser. Why Your Crisis Is The Key To Your Creativity by @PhilCooke. The Blight of Soul-Crushing Useless Negative Feedback by @davidmdye. Harnessing the Power of Purpose in Your Work by @artpetty.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2022

These eight strategies will help you maintain your team’s energy and morale when goals change frequently. Your team will be able to move forward with more energy and creativity when you pause and give them room to process the change. Set Expectations. Create a Consistent Reliable Communication Strategy. Advocate for Your Team.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By investing in comprehensive training programmes, companies can reduce workplace accidents, boost employee morale, and demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of their workforce, ultimately leading to enhanced productivity and reputation.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Observe and acknowledge what’s so – change inevitably impacts people – often to the detriment of their morale and productivity. It undermines trust and morale and negatively impacts productivity, creativity and innovation, and people’s willingness to commit or ‘go the extra mile.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Compassion and wisdom stand out as beacons of human leadership, guiding teams through turbulent times and fostering environments where creativity and innovation flourish. Consider the broader implications of your choices, especially on team morale and individual well-being.

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Career Advancement

MAY 11, 2020

On a daily basis, I’ve been talking through solutions with the leaders I work with so they can maintain high morale despite the extreme disruption that’s been occurring. Your reflection time will allow you to think creatively, rather than staying in a state of constant fear and reactiveness. Lead team brainstorming meetings.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 7, 2023

It can stifle creativity and innovation: When leaders constantly tell their team what to do, it can discourage them from thinking creatively and coming up with new ideas. This can lead to a lack of motivation and a decline in morale. This can lead to a lack of trust and respect among team members.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Aesthetic Appeal and Employee Morale The visual appeal of a workspace plays a crucial role in shaping the mindset of employees. Aesthetically pleasing surroundings have been linked to improved morale, job satisfaction, and a positive outlook.

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Lead from Within

MAY 17, 2024

A lack of diverse perspectives and inputs can stifle creativity and hinder the organization’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances. This lack of involvement can lead to decreased morale and motivation, impacting overall productivity and performance.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2019

Create a creative environment where people gather ideas and value multiple perspectives. Leadershift #9 Positional Authority to Moral Authority – The Influence Shift. Moral authority is not about position it’s about who you are. People follow moral authority before they follow positional authority.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

Leadership visibility does more than improve morale, it also leads to better creativity, innovation, and courage. How do you help your team’s performance stand out so it’s impossible to ignore? How do you ensure that they get the attention they deserve? This article will also help.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The space for innovation and growth relies on dimensions of character that are often in short supply, like transcendence — being appreciative, inspired, purposive, optimistic, creative, and future-oriented. Extensive research and analysis concerning this can equip leaders with the necessary means to scale it in their own organizations.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Encouraging team members to acknowledge and appreciate each other’s contributions not only boosts morale but also motivates individuals to go the extra mile in their work. This intellectual curiosity can drive creativity and continuous improvement. Gratitude: Expressing gratitude creates a positive atmosphere within your team.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 7, 2024

This positive perspective fuels resilience, opens creative solutions, and ultimately drives sustained personal and professional development. This emotion can be a powerful motivator to instigate change, either by addressing the issue head-on or by moving to an environment that better reflects your moral compass.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

Discoveries in this field have demonstrated that humor, laughter and fun releases physical and cognitive tension, which can lead to perceptual flexibility—a required component of creativity, ideation, and problem solving. Stand-Up Strategists” are leaders who understand the utility of humor to boost creativity and innovation.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Even outstanding leaders can inadvertently contribute to this false urgency, which can take a toll on their team’s morale and performance. It can lead to stress and burnout among team members, stifle creativity, and obstruct meaningful progress. The initial step in addressing this issue is recognizing its presence.

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 27, 2015

The sooner that introverts and extroverts learn about each other's thinking patterns and different languages , the quicker they can get to creative results. . Yet, introvert and extrovert opposites working together can accomplish great things.

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