I’m often asked, “What’s the most effective way to begin infusing a workplace culture with more fun and humor?” I always respond that it’s incredibly helpful if the tone is set by the senior leaders, because, once again, senior leaders are the orchestra conductors! Now keep in mind that in a positive workplace culture where…
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Great cultures don’t happen by accident. As a leader, you need to be consistently, relentlessly intentional about your culture. So, what does that look like? 1. You need to promote your culture to the world. If you’re going to attract fabulous employees who are a fit for your organization, then you can’t…
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Let’s start with the end in mind: One day we’re all going to be dead. (How’s that for an uplifting opening?) Hopefully it’s not going to happen for a very long time, but – spoiler alert — it is going to happen. If we’re fortunate, most of us have been allotted, on average, about 4,000…
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The following is an excerpt from my best-selling, soon-to-be-made-into-a-major-motion-picture book, The Jerk-Free Workplace: How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace. Okay, what if someone approaches you to offer up some constructive feedback, or have an uncomfortable conversation that you’re the subject of? As I’ve said, real leaders don’t shy…
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There is a mountain of research that suggests that the most important thing you can do to engage your employees is to STOP de-motivating them! In other words, it’s not so much the things you do that motivate employees (if you hired and trained them well, they should already be highly motivated) it’s the things…
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The goal of The Jerk-Free Workplace is to offer concrete suggestions on how anyone, regardless of their position, can be a leader. The more everyone steps up, even just a little, takes more personal responsibility and accountability for their attitude and actions, and embraces being more of a leader at work, the more successful you,…
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