According to Forbes, about 70% of employees claim to be disengaged from their company. Part of leading a team is making sure everyone is on the same page to carry out their delegated tasks.
According to a 2014 Journal of Business Ethics study, leaders who “walk the talk,” were viewed as dependable, credible, and inspirational to their teams. Remember: All talk and no show will ultimately lead to mistrust between you and your team.
According to a 2003 Leadership Quarterly study, research shows that rallying the whole team behind a shared vision is more effective than connecting with team members individually.
Matter puts you in the driver’s seat of getting quality feedback. With Matter, feedback is no longer a process you passively wait for, but one in which you are actively in control.
Syncing up with your team regularly isn’t about micromanaging. Great leaders are aware that setting well-defined goals means providing support to help transform ideas into actions.
According to Harvard Business Review, the most effective listeners are like trampolines. To be specific, the individuals you can “bounce ideas off of.” Actively listening isn’t merely absorbing ideas. It’s about amplifying their voices, clarifying their thoughts, and seeking ways to support them.
According to a 2018 Global Leadership Forecast study, organizations that operated under a purpose-driven organization financially outperformed the market average by 42%.
Having a sense of purpose that allows leaders to make conscious decisions that will help their team reach success. When you take the time to define the “why,” your team will feel valued because you’re bringing them along on the journey.
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Forbes says, “If you have an opinion, say it firmly. Own your thought.” Leaders that take ownership of their own opinions and thoughts build confidence in themselves. And that self-confidence and security show you’re not easily influenced or manipulated.
Employee appreciation quotes can be a powerful tool to motivate, inspire and encourage your workforce. These quotes from famous people can help engage your employees and bring a new perspective to their ‘same old’ workday.
Performance reviews are just around the corner, and you’re trying to figure out how to structure your constructive criticism. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you give your peers the constructive criticism they need to excel in their roles.
Feedback is a two-way street. It should never just be from leadership to team members. Don’t get us wrong, we understand that giving feedback to your manager can be scary. But feedback is intended for all individuals.
Unlike criticism or negative feedback, constructive feedback is used to instill confidence in your team members while telling them how they can improve. The primary difference between constructive and destructive feedback is the outcome.
Truth is, delivering constructive feedback is not always easy. There's a distinct line between feedback and criticism, and oftentimes those giving feedback blur the lines. To be specific, feedback and the words you use may alter your feedback to sound more like criticism and negative.
Feedback can be given in three ways: Through constructive feedback, recognition and praise, and criticism. When it comes to helping your peers achieve success, don’t fall into the trap of focusing on just positive feedback and criticism.
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