by Joanie Connell | Oct 28, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement and Retention, Leadership
It seems like work should be back to normal by now, but everyone keeps saying it’s not as fun as it was before the pandemic. People seem less friendly and more impatient. And, what’s scary for managers is that employees are less engaged and are more willing to quit if...
by Joanie Connell | Jan 8, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
There’s so much pressure to perform these days that it’s tempting to keep control over projects and minimize room for failure. Why do managers resist delegating? “They’re not ready.” This is a typical reason leaders give to keep doing the work themselves instead...
by Joanie Connell | Mar 2, 2017 | Blog, Communication, Leadership
For most of us, it’s hard to say “no”—if not all of the time, at least in some situations. One such situation is when you think it might harm your career. Ironically, sometimes, not saying “no” might actually hurt your career more. For example, it’s important to...
by Joanie Connell | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog, Coaching and Mentoring, Employee Engagement and Retention, Empowered, Leadership
It’s a simple gift, but it’s one leaders often overlook. There’s so much pressure to perform these days that it’s tempting to keep our employees on a tight leash. But, in doing so, we disempower them and cripple their growth. Although it may be a winning strategy in...
