Co-authored by: Dee Conway and Alycia Diggs-Chavis
The first month of 2024 is almost over, and leaders are already finding themselves feeling like a pinball at work: bouncing around between meetings, reports, and decisions without finding – or taking – opportunities to prioritize something that guarantees swift productivity and progress: performance coachingtheir people.
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!
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