To create a more positive, inspiring workplace environment and culture, you need to make sure your aren’t creating an overly somber, oppressive atmosphere! You need to be intentional about creating an uplifting environment, supported with heaping doses of levity. One way to do just that is to make sure you give people permission to laugh…
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The more employees you can engage, involve, and include in your culture-building efforts, the greater the likelihood is that you will succeed in making great improvements in your workplace culture. Here are 3 effective ways to get your employees engaged with your culture. Here are three ideas to involve employees in your ongoing efforts…
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In my book, The Jerk-Free Workplace: How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace, I of course talk about the importance of not being a jerk at work – starting with yourself! But what if the jerk at work just happens to be your boss? It’s one thing to deal…
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Yes, I’m known as the “Workplace Energizer!” for my enthusiastic championing of positive, fun, inspiring, humor-filled workplaces that drive outrageous results. But…I still recognize there are some dangers associated with a workplace culture where everyone is TOO darned nice! Here are seven real dangers of creating TOO nice a workplace. Can You Be TOO Nice…
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Not only is this a fun way to add some humor to a virtual meeting, this is a great way to make sure under-represented or non-represented voices are heard in your meetings. I have several clients who use this as a way to make their meetings not only more fun, but more effective. Michael Kerr…
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One study found that the #1 biggest factor in terms of the success of a team was whether or not the team had a clear sense of direction and purpose. But as you’ll see in this video, that isn’t always the case – many teams suffer from a massive case of squirrel brain! Working Together…
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