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When Performance Struggles, Check the Soil First
Why Most Employee Performance Struggles Aren’t About Motivation When employee performance struggles, leaders often jump to the same conclusions:motivation, attitude, commitment, or fit. That’s understandable. Performance issues feel personal. They show up in missed deadlines, tension on the team, or…
Strategic HR Support That Won’t Make You Wince
Strategic HR support should never make you wince, but too often, it does. Recently over supper with friends, I told someone I work in leadership and strategic HR support — and they physically winced. I didn’t take it personally. In…
Do you need Fractional HR Support? Five Key Questions to Ask
Get the clarity you need before bringing in outside help. If you’re a business owner or manager juggling too many hats, HR might be one of the areas you’re constantly putting off or dealing with on the fly. You know…
Accountability and Engagement: The Key to Long-Term Success
In my last post, I covered how leaders balance performance and employee engagement. Today, I want to dive deeper into a core leadership challenge: building a culture of accountability while keeping your team engaged. Accountability and engagement are key to…
Tackle Employee Challenges: A Practical Guide for Management
In leadership, balancing performance and employee engagement and knowing how to tackle employee challenges keeps even the most seasoned managers on their toes. Whether you are in manufacturing, healthcare, not-for-profit, sales, or another fast-paced industry, managing teams effectively while meeting…
Do Celebrations Motivate Employees?
I recently had the pleasure of attending one of my client’s end-of-summer celebration. It was a great reminder of how important it is to pause and celebrate our achievements, both big and small, in the workplace. Which leads to this…
The Importance of Support for Leaders
In the fast-paced world of business, we often hear about the tools and resources available to help employees thrive. From professional development programs to wellness initiatives, organizations invest heavily in ensuring their teams have everything they need to succeed. However,…
Discovering the Line Between Micromanaging and Supporting
In today’s workplace, discovering the fine line between micromanaging and supporting employees is crucial for effective leadership. This line, however, is not universal. Each employee has unique needs and preferences when it comes to the level of guidance they require.…