When giving a presentation, you want to capture and hold your audience’s attention. But it can sometimes be hard to appeal to everyone. Most of the time, your audience will be comprised of a diverse group of people. You’ll have extroverts who love to express their opinions. You’ll have analytical people who wish you would(…)
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the many things that cats can teach us. By following their furry lead, you can be both happier and more successful at work. Now I think it’s time to turn our attention to dogs. Dogs are the best! They’re loving, loyal bundles of joy. My parents’(…)
Studies have shown that one of the most effective ways for managers to improve employee morale, increase productivity, and boost employee retention is by expressing gratitude. Employees want confirmation that they’re doing a good job. They want to know that their efforts have been noticed and appreciated. Expressing gratitude in the workplace makes employees feel(…)
Weekly staff meetings exist for a reason. It’s important for employees to be updated on the work that’s being done by their coworkers. Projects can often overlap, so it’s good to know about the processes that people are using and the progress that they’ve made. But unfortunately, staff meetings also tend to be mind-numbingly dull.(…)
Effective leadership is so important. Research has shown it’s associated with high morale, peak performance, and successful outcomes. Effective leaders guide, motivate, support, and empower the people that they manage. It’s not an easy task, but it’s an essential one. Leadership is a skill that can be learned and developed. But if you’re new to(…)
I have a lot of plants in my office. They just keep multiplying – so much so that I’ve run out of counter space to put them on. Several of them just sit in a row on the floor. I must admit that it’s not the best look. But I feel OK about it, because(…)
A web-based seminar (or “webinar”) can get very boring, very quickly. There’s nothing more deadly than watching a presenter click through a seemingly never-ending series of PowerPoint slides while talking in exhaustive depth about each one. So if you’ve been asked to create or present a webinar, what can you do to make it more(…)
What makes employees feel happy and engaged? Cool perks like free lunches and company parties can give people a boost. But research indicates that one of the biggest contributors to employee happiness is transparency. People feel positive, invested, and engaged when information is shared openly and freely. Too often, company leaders keep information secret. There’s(…)
It’s great to have engaged employees. Engaged employees are happy, enthusiastic about their work, and highly productive. But how can you help your employees to feel more engaged at work? Well according to Emma Seppälä, Associate Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, managers need to provide their employees with(…)
Being engaged in your work is a wonderful thing. Engaged workers tend to have more fun, they feel more connected to their workplace, they’re more productive, and they have a greater sense of wellbeing. All good stuff! Unfortunately, a recent Gallup survey has revealed that being engaged is not the norm. After surveying millions of(…)