Employee engagement: What it is and why it matters

Employee engagement: What it is and why it matters

Do a Google search for “employee engagement” and you’ll discover an overwhelming amount of definitions, most of them filled with superfluous jargon. This variety of opinions adds to the challenge of defining engagement for your employees and your organization. Since...
Handling stress during volatility

Handling stress during volatility

There’s no question we deal with stress in our jobs and in our personal lives from time to time. When we’re faced with unexpected circumstances that cause us to change our patterns or routines, our stress level heightens. Even more destructive are situations that are...
Motivate your team by asking “why”

Motivate your team by asking “why”

Asking “why?” is critical to motivating ourselves and others. As children, we were naturally curious. We asked “why?” when we began to talk: “Why is the sky blue?” “Why is the sun yellow?” When parents answered a question, we usually followed with another “why?” As...