In today’s workplace, it’s easy to wake up and find ourselvesin a funk. A short break, chat with a mentor, or bit of self-care usually does the trick! But what happens when an entire team gets in a funk? The solution is less clear, and the impact can strike a long-term blow to performance and engagement.
Mark your calendars, because January 24 is National Compliment Day! Now before you run around tossing generic "you're awesome" comments, let's talk about effective compliments. Research shows that people feel uncomfortable receiving direct praise at work. So, this year, try complimenting what someone does instead of who they are.
There’sa reason why behavior change is so difficult: life. At some point during the quarter, week, or day when you’rediligently making progress on a behavior change, you’re going to hit a wall. Life is going to get difficult. It’s going to derail your best laid plans and make it possible – even easy – to let go of the behavior change you were so eager to embracefor the long haul.
Are you a leader tryingto create an environment where productivity and success can thrive? Do you want to help your team members adopt new ways of working that are positive, flexible, and fulfilling? Is it time to be more proactive aboutfostering a culture of growth, learning, and well-being in your organization?
At ALULA, our love for animals isn't just a quirk—it's a shared bond that shapes our culture. Although we focus on the human side of business, our shared affection for furry, winged, speckled, or finnedfriendsis strong, and it creates a unique camaraderie. Given this common bond, we can’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day this January 14!
Tip #6 asks you to be accountable for change success. How? 👇
Tip #1 asks you to engage with change in the present. How? 👇
Despite our best intentions, it’s widely known that over 75% of new year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February.
While it’s hard enough to keep one’s own resolutions, advancing organizational change can be even more daunting. The very fundamentals of such work – securing effective sponsorship, supporting impacted employees, clearly articulating the finish line, etc. – are tricky to align and execute.
Tip #2 asks you to understand the relationship between effort and outcome. How? 👇
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