Notice What's Right

When you reflect on your last meal at a restaurant or the hotel you last stayed in, what comes to mind first? Is it a positive part of your experience or is it a negative part of your experience? For many of us, a negative experience will be the first thing we remember because of negativity bias.

To Increase Motivation Show More Apprecation

We often hear leaders ask, "How can I keep people motivated?" The truth is, we can't make people feel motivated, but we can create an environment that motivates and engages employees. People are more likely to be motivated about their work when they are appreciated for the work that they do.

Courageous Conversations

An important way to inspire your team is to give and receive feedback. Many hear the word ‘feedback’ and automatically think about criticism and negative feelings. Giving and receiving feedback is often referred to as difficult or uncomfortable. The truth is, giving feedback means you care.

Deal with Problems

Have you identified the problem people in your organization? Are there individuals who are low performing and reinforce silos infecting your departments? Dr. Natalie Harder, Chancellor of South Louisianna Community College, reveals the hard truth around why leaders avoid dealing with low performers and the consequences of tolerating their behavior.