A really excellent piece on the real stuff that make workplaces work - or not. Great to read someone setting out the fundamental things that make people and workplaces tick: the reality behind the facade. Thanks!!!
Thank you, Dr Nia D Thomas. I want to tackle the topics and issues that many leaders struggle with, but that conventional leadership books, blogs, and podcasts don't address -- exactly as you shared -- the reality behind the facade! Appreciate your feedback!
Such a great summary, Kathy. Many leaders don't take the time to do any onboarding with their team members and then wonder why there is a high team turnover rate.
If you talk to your new people about these topics, it shows that you are willing to communicate and are invested in your newbie's success. Talking like this will lead to 1) getting to know your newbie as a person, 2) increased trust, 3) higher engagement and therefore higher productivity, and 4) open communication channels. When leading a team, the key is to communicate.
Communication makes all the difference in setting up a new hire for success. Too many leaders overlook this or assume the new hire will bring their concerns to their attention. Some will, but sometimes, it feels like too much -- unless the leader leads the process.
Wow, this is such a helpful roundup, Kathy - you're really hitting some deeper, next-level stuff with "Decision-Making Style" and "What Keeps You Up at Night."
But this kind of intentional structure can make a huge difference in aligning early and setting the tone for the entire role and working relationship.
Thanks, Mike. I’ve always wondered why we avoid these topics and yet they take up so much of our energy worrying about. As the stoics guided us, let’s not worry about what we can’t control, and let’s do something about the things we can.
As managers, we control quite a bit as it relates to the experience of our direct reports. So let’s lean in and actually talk about the tough topics!
Let me know if there any topics I missed or any you want me to dive deeper into in the future!
A really excellent piece on the real stuff that make workplaces work - or not. Great to read someone setting out the fundamental things that make people and workplaces tick: the reality behind the facade. Thanks!!!
Thank you, Dr Nia D Thomas. I want to tackle the topics and issues that many leaders struggle with, but that conventional leadership books, blogs, and podcasts don't address -- exactly as you shared -- the reality behind the facade! Appreciate your feedback!
Maybe we could collaborate on a piece in the new year!
I would love that!! Please do DM me and we’ll coordinate.
Let's do it! 👏
Such a great summary, Kathy. Many leaders don't take the time to do any onboarding with their team members and then wonder why there is a high team turnover rate.
If you talk to your new people about these topics, it shows that you are willing to communicate and are invested in your newbie's success. Talking like this will lead to 1) getting to know your newbie as a person, 2) increased trust, 3) higher engagement and therefore higher productivity, and 4) open communication channels. When leading a team, the key is to communicate.
Thanks so much, Wendy! You are so right.
Communication makes all the difference in setting up a new hire for success. Too many leaders overlook this or assume the new hire will bring their concerns to their attention. Some will, but sometimes, it feels like too much -- unless the leader leads the process.
Wow, this is such a helpful roundup, Kathy - you're really hitting some deeper, next-level stuff with "Decision-Making Style" and "What Keeps You Up at Night."
But this kind of intentional structure can make a huge difference in aligning early and setting the tone for the entire role and working relationship.
Thanks, Mike. I’ve always wondered why we avoid these topics and yet they take up so much of our energy worrying about. As the stoics guided us, let’s not worry about what we can’t control, and let’s do something about the things we can.
As managers, we control quite a bit as it relates to the experience of our direct reports. So let’s lean in and actually talk about the tough topics!
Let me know if there any topics I missed or any you want me to dive deeper into in the future!