Sincere Appreciation Stems from a Genuine Feeling of Gratitude
Think of the last time someone expressed appreciation for a quality or characteristic you have, or an action you took. Many people feel a sense of well-being,...
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Creating Personal Connection in an Electronically Connected World
In today’s technology-fueled world, where email, social media and other forms of electronic communication thrives, are we drawing nearer to each other, or further...
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Offering Our Youngest Leaders a Seat at the Table
Many American journalists and politicians point proudly to the great innovations that routinely spring forth from America’s businesses, large and small. These same...
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My Most Asked Twitter Question, Answered
My most-read blog post of all time, hands-down, is my twitter follow-back policy. It took me a long time to develop that policy, tweak it, and think about it. Before I...
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Creating Joy at Work Isn’t Touchy-Feely
When we set out to write, we hope to change the world. At least that’s what I hope to accomplish. Sure it’s idealistic. The truth, however, is that I don’t write for...
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1001 Companies That Get Employee Engagement
We are excited to announce a new channel for the Switch and Shift message. It’s so new we haven’t even named it yet! We are launching a regular TV show...
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How A Culture of Appreciation Develops Engaged and Loyal Employees
Do you look forward to going to work? Do you feel valued and appreciated by your employees or employer? If you work by yourself, do you feel seen by others? If you...
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Is it possible to flourish at work and be happy?
Do you punch the clock or do you arrive at work to do your best? Do you complain about your workplace or do you seek to be part of a solution? And if there is no...
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Want employee engagement? Start recognizing small things
Employee engagement is an urgent matter. Recognition offers a quick fix. Before inflicting major change initiatives, why not simply recognize and reinforce examples of...
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Does Management Know Best?
The belief that management knows best is outdated. It’s a remnant from the scientific management era that brought factory work to prominence in the U.S....
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To Expect Employee Engagement, You Must Engage
The next time you’re in your office, take a moment to look around you. How many of the people you see appear truly invested in and invigorated by their work? How many...
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#SwitchandShift is the new Home of Theory Y
Welcome to the new home of Theory Y! We’re glad to have you. What is Theory Y, you ask? It’s an eminently forgettable name for a transformative new concept...
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