by DLCC Coach Jill Mueller
I have had nearly a dozen first days of work, and I can honestly say that I have never had a first day of work that I would classify as great, much less thoughtful.
On one of my first days, I surprised my boss by even showing up. HR told me to come, but my boss was expecting me the following week. I did a lot of reading that day. [Read more…]
A client once told me she was excited about a new hire, until the new hire showed up on the first day talking about being tired, how far away she had to park, and complaining about the weather. She instantly worried she had made a mistake – this was not the energy she wanted in her office!
What had happened to that enthusiastic, inspiring person that showed up to the interview?
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Many of us won’t get too many first days at a new job. And while the first day is both exciting and terrifying, it can really set the tone for your future with your new employer. That’s why doing a good job of onboarding is so important.
But if you really want to engage and motivate your new employees, don’t just overwhelm them with paperwork! Look at this as a first step towards welcoming them on board, incorporating them into your culture, building a connection, and getting them off on the right foot. [Read more…]
By Mike Touhey, DLCC Coach
Businesses today are faced with many changes including technological, social, environmental, regulatory, economic and competitive. It is easy to get overwhelmed and be fearful of trying new things. However, if you want to successfully navigate the changing landscape, a leader who is willing to be bold and see failure as a learning experience will help you succeed into the future.
What do leaders who embrace ENDURANCE have in common? [Read more…]
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘people don’t leave jobs they leave managers’? It’s often true that what drives employees away is not necessarily the work, but the working environment. And Daniel Pink tells us in Drive that autonomy and purpose are even more crucial to motivation than money. So what does that mean? Leaders today need to empower and engage their employees and create an environment that will allow them to thrive.
Being Thoughtfully Fit® can certainly help you build stronger relationships in your personal life, but it has a great role to play in your professional life as well. By bringing in some of the core concepts, you can help foster improved communication, help employees learn to deal with conflict, and create work relationships that are based on trust and respect. Below you will find four steps to get you started on the path to being a Thoughtfully Fit leader. [Read more…]
