It was a great year for the Refresh Leadership blog! Take a look back with us at some of the top posts from 2013 and be sure to let us know which ones grabbed your attention. We’re gearing up for 2014 and look forward to bringing you more great content, including in-depth analysis of current events, motivational anecdotes, quick tips, and much more.
Six Quick Teamwork Games to Engage Employees at Work
“Research shows that team exercises not only improve communication and motivation among workers, but it also helps create a more cohesive and productive work environment. Here are six refreshing exercises that will help you encourage teamwork and communication in the office.”
More Quick Teamwork Games to Build Engagement
“After a great response to our post Six Quick Teamwork Games to Engage Employees at Work, we put together four more teamwork activities for you and your employees.”
Beyond Disengaged: The Employees You Should Be Worried About
“There is another level of engagement – known as actively disengaged – that goes beyond the usual lack of passion found in unmotivated workers. This mindset is toxic and, if left unchecked, could spread and destroy your entire business.”
5 Characteristics of Successful People and a Few Key Questions You Should Ask Yourself
“…if you look deeper, you‘ll likely notice a few key characteristics highly successful people seem to share. And the best part – those characteristics aren’t unattainable. You may just need to ask yourself a few key questions.”
Core Values are the Building Blocks of Company Culture
“Why do companies like Southwest Airlines, Apple®, Zappos.com, Whole Foods Market, and Google always top the lists of the best places to work?”
Passion vs. Pay: A Generational Debate
“…instead of pointing out issues associated with any group of twenty-somethings, whether in the 2010s or the 1970s, it’s important to note a shift in job outlook and career development for Millennials…”
Are You a Leader or a Boss?
“For every leader there are an equal amount of leadership styles. Everyone has a specific way of leading a team or organization and is comfortable with that leadership method.”
Employee Development Is More Important Than Ever
“The problem, though, isn’t that leaders haven’t found the connection between satisfied employees and low turnover. The issue lies in the complexity of matching what employees want with what employers can, and will, provide.”
Top Companies Rally Behind a Strong Mission Statement
“…how do you share the who, what, and why of your company without breaking out flow charts and annual reports? It may be as simple as developing a solid mission statement.”
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