degree assessments, and pay attention to cues from co-workers, nonverbal and otherwise, that can provide insight into their view of you. Take ownership of that view, says Swanson—even if it isn’t how you see yourself. “Then you can strategize actions and behaviors to take,” she says...
Peak productivity at work can be tough to achieve. Try these 10 tips to boost your focus and take our quiz to discover the best productivity hack for you.
Of course, flexible working arrangements won’t be an option for every business. But you can still give your employees the autonomy to take ownership of their work and come up with their own solutions to problems. Avoid micromanaging or constantly commenting on their performance. [Read more:Lead...
William Shakespeareonce said, “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” This statement still rings true today. Understanding that we can take control of our workplace engagement empowers us to deliver value in our day-to-day activities and to feel a sense of worth ...
Perpetrators must take full ownership of their bullying ways.Nancy Silberkleit
I know that you have often heard from the gurus, “You have to take responsibility for your life”, but what does that mean exactly? Well, if you want to be successful, taking responsibility for your life is the kind of attitude you must adopt. ...
Ability to take ownership9. Percentage of tasks completed on time10. Being on time and on budgetIf your employees are not “salespeople,” it can be a lot harder to track their work performance. To find out how others do it, we asked 10 entrepreneurs from the YEC to share what they ...
Take action now! Identify one or two upcoming projects—or ideas you can pitch—and develop strategies to assume ownership of them. Once you begin the work, give others a periodic progress report. And when you are successful—and you will be—take credit where credit is due. And ...
Sarah Payne, Managing Editor at WorkHuman, offers her take: “One of the best ways to motivate your people is through appreciation and recognition – the more frequent, the better. In ourThe Future of Work is Human Report, 79% of respondents told us recognition and rewards makes them work ...
When setting goals and targets for an employee, be sure to involve them in the process. Collaborative goal-setting is a no-brainer.Researchtells us that employees who are involved in goal-setting are more likely to take ownership. It provides clarity about what’s expected. And it fosters th...