I need to Be Dazzled

In today’s job market there are so many factors that impact employee performance – most significantly is employee satisfaction or engagement. Many employees are being asked to do more with less, feel overwhelmed, and may no longer be suited for the roles they are in.

So, if you aren’t being dazzled by the people who work for you should you be done? There are plenty of talented people in the job market today who are hungry for a job, why not just cut your losses and start afresh?

Sometimes that’s exactly what you should do. However, employee turnover is costly and can also have a negative effect on productivity. Instead, try embracing your own spirit to improve as a leader. It may be the perfect formula to inspire your team and help them be dazzling. Strong leadership is a key attribute for strong employee engagement**. Here are four simple ways to build a strong connection with your team:

Keep your vision for the team in your teammates focus

Identify what areas are strong or weak and communicate both sincerely and often

Strengths are your money makers – leverage the employees’ strengths more than trying to improve their weaknesses

Show you care about the people too not just the process. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Have you “KISS” ed your teammates lately???

Lead On!

Disclaimers: * The acronym KISS is a memory hook only and is not to be considered to be a literal action.  See your harassment prevention guide. ** Employee engagement is synonymous with commitment to the job – not matrimony.