You feared this would happen. Your most talented employee has decided to leave the organization for an exciting role elsewhere. The typical (and understandable) reaction is to fire up the recruiting machine immediately. STOP! This article encourages you to view the situation more strategically. It provides a framework of four key questions for thinking through ways the situation can be leveraged to produce the best outcome for the organization. This loss can be an opportunity if seized and managed appropriately.
There’s nothing more frustrating than being in a situation where the resources needed to address an important issue are not available. This is often the situation that leaders encounter when they are dealing with an underpaid employee. This article peels back the issue and provides counsel on how to move forward. And, as you might suspect, it also provides a justification for avoiding the situation in the first place.
Don’t blame the Millennials. Thank them! Their emergence has caused us to re-examine our leadership styles. Much has been written about their arrival into the workforce and how difficult they are to manage. The rhetoric typically has a negative theme. Frankly, I’m not buying it. I see way too much potential among them to have a doom and gloom viewpoint. In fact, I think their emergence causes us to focus on an aspect of our leadership style that we should already have been talking about.
What’s the best thing you’ve seen this week? Take a moment to think about your answer. Now, consider how it made you feel and how the rest of your day went. Have you ever wondered about how much your interaction with people can impact their mood, disposition, and even productivity level? I like to watch people and observe how they interact. I occasionally experience an interaction that is so meaningful it sticks with me for a long, long time. I had an experience like that this week… and it was a positive one! As I replay it in my mind, I think about the effect our disposition has on others and the general mood of the work environment. The good news is that much of what needs to be done is in our control. If you’re dealing with negativity among your team, I have some great tips to help you out. Click the link below to hear about the best thing I saw this week and to see tips for shaping a more positive work environment.