If you know any of my work, you know I talk about how to create emotional intimacy in the workplace, as it’s the secret ingredient to the secret sauce of having an extraordinary workplace culture.
However, emotional intimacy does not mean:
Today (April 26th) is the 116th day of the year.
16.5 work weeks have been completed. On average, 660 hours have been worked by each of your team members. What do you have to show for it? What successes can you name? Milestones have you reached? Forward progress on initiatives and goals?
These days we let time fly by without p Read more >
Motivation is lighting a fire under you, while inspiration is lighting a fire within you.
Consider these insights from three great thought leaders on motivation and inspiration:
How well does your team react to change? Do they get on board easily? Are they nimble, excited to innovate, and willing to slog through the awkward learning curve? Or do they groan every time you suggest a new initiative? Or perhaps they placate you – nodding in agreement, with no intention of shifting and hoping to wait you out? Or ar Read more >
I emphasize over and over how important it is to speak to someone directly. I had one man ask me, “But what if I’m talking to someone else as a sounding board?” Sounding boards are sneaky.
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