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Building Sustainable Engagement
Align Individual & Organizational Needs
Usually, when something goes wrong in an organization, somebody gets the blame. But how often is it really that person’s fault? If you are working in a team, or as part of a larger group, the research shows that far more often than not, the root cause is found somewhere else. Misunderstandings or miscommunication about…
Read MoreThe Power of Relatedness
This article is the first in a series on basic human needs and the workplace. Relatedness is one of three basic human needs. It refers to the need we all have to be cared about, to be cared for, and to be part of something greater. When we feel a sense of relatedness with the organization…
Read MoreGallup Q12 Study Summary
Gallup did a great study on what makes great workplaces. However, the information is published in the online Gallup Business Journal in such a way that makes it difficult to read the whole thing. What follows is a summary with links to back to Gallup’s original text. 12 Keys of Successful Workgroups An associated research…
Read MoreFight or Flight versus Build and Broaden
“Tell me something you did that was meaningful today” “Tell me something you did that was energizing today” “Tell me something you did effectively today.” The above three questions tend to do the job most of the time. I think they work well because they are action oriented and about the immediate past rather than…
Read MoreEnergize Draining Activities
Step 1 Does it need to be done? Check to see if the task actually needs to be done. If the task doesn’t need to be done, you’re done with it. Step 2 Do I need to do it? If the task does need to be done, see if there is a person more suited…
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