When was the last time you remember bringing your absolute “A Game” to your work, decisions and relationships? It’s likely that your memories are either too distant or too infrequent to feel satisfying. Given the rapidly changing environments within which we live and work, “overwhelmed” and “stretched too thin” are common sentiments. The irony is that during a time when most are desperately in pursuit of creativity, innovation and emotionally intelligent leadership there is a simultaneous pushing of ourselves and our employees to exhaustion—depletion of the very resources most needed.

Sometimes co-workers can enliven your day and even inspire, while others...well, some can be downright soul-crushing

Meetings, emails, and presentations are often filled with a seemingly endless stream of jargon — such as ‘pick the low-hanging fruit’ or ‘think outside the box’ — that is supposed to serve as shorthand to help convey a message. Does it work? Does its overuse become cliché? Why do people rely on jargon to communicate?

Report cites the problems annual reviews inherently present

Since 2000, according to numerous national surveys, less than one-third of workers in the United States are engaged in their work as measured by their involvement, enthusiasm, and commitment to their work. If you simply reflect on your most recent encounter as a consumer at your local retail store, restaurant, or government agency, your own experience will more than likely validate the reality of these startling statistics.

Punishments may guide behavior more effectively than rewards.

Four Ways to Motivate Employees

A barely-known junior senator from Illinois becomes the first African American elected President of the United States. A 19-year-old Pittsburgh entrepreneur strikes a $100,000 deal with Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban and turns a small business into a multi-million dollar company. A former advertising executive sells rocks as hassle-free pets and creates an estimated $15 million dollar profit in six months.

When the workforce consisted mainly of baby boomers, organizations were able to get away with a broad, blanket approach to workforce management.

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This webinar will sharpen your business behavior techniques and will create a positive atmosphere in your lab.