Does providing feedback in the workplace really make a difference? Do employees want to know when they are exceeding expectations as well as when they may want to step up their game? In a word – Yes. Research shows that two key indicators of workplace happiness and employee engagement are directly related to feedback metrics: …
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Embrace the Tough Conversation
Think about a “difficult conversation” you have had at work – it may elicit a variety of emotions and memories. Most of us can recall at least one example of a challenging and perhaps uncomfortable discussion: providing feedback to an underperforming employee, informing a customer that their project is behind schedule and/or over budget, or telling a teammate …
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Am I a Good Boss? (And Does it Matter?)
I cannot answer the first question for you (and maybe you are not sure of the answer), but, yes, it absolutely matters! Over the past several months, I have asked many people about their jobs. Although I have encountered a few individuals who enjoy their work and feel that it is has value and purpose, many others simply go …
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Utilizing Coaching to Increase Professional Success
This is the first blog post for Accelerating Change, a business and leadership coaching firm, and I am feeling a bit of pressure to write the perfect introduction. Will it be possible to share a bit about myself, get a few laughs as well as briefly explain how and why coaching in the workplace is effective? I …
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