I came across an article that caught my attention. Finally, we have some data on why people do what they do in the office.
We’ve all been the leader who struggles with getting the messaging across to employees about what needs to be done when, but often forget that how information is packaged is the difference between them doing their jobs – or not.
While I’m not suggesting placating employees or creating and environment where no one loses and there are no top performers, I do suggest that leaders take a hard look at their objectives. If the objective is to motivate and be informed on a project, connecting with workers is the only path.
Many studies demonstrate the differences between how men and women lead, but in the end we are all people. A cog in the big wheel called Corporation where one or two critical slips leaves you divested off the stock market. Let’s face it – no one wants to be the leader of that team.
Years ago there were lots of books on communication, which in the end only created more ego about how you needed to frame your perspective, but gave little thought to how the other person took in your delivery of the message.
With transformational leadership articles on the rise, I think it’s wise to also couple your unique style with hard data. Why do some workers perform and others don’t?
Click on this article to find out more about criticism and how it impacts an employee. http://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/what-criticism-does-to-employees-brain.html
Bio:
Elizabeth Lions is the Author of two books, ‘Recession Proof Yourself’ and “I Quit! Working for You Isn’t Working For Me”
Elizabeth has designed and developed leadership and career courses, webinars and even a radio show entitled, “Leadership Lessons from the Lioness”
An expert advisor, Elizabeth has been quoted in Yahoo, The Ladders, and Dice job boards. Her words have reached as far as the front page of the Philadelphia Tribune, PBS, CBS Money Watch, Dale Carnegie and John Tesh’s blog.
Previous to becoming an accomplished Author, Professional Speaker and Coach, Elizabeth started her career as a headhunter on the west coast. She had the pleasure of working with the leaders of Microsoft, Wells Fargo, EBay, and Intel to name a few. It was during those private meetings in conference rooms that she was privy to who would be lay off and hired.
Today, Elizabeth can be found writing, coaching and collaborating with the who’s who of the Corporate America. When she isn’t working, Elizabeth can be found traveling across state lines with her husband on their Harley Davidson motorcycle or in the yoga studio twisting for hours on end.