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How to Prevent Toxic Conflicts in Your Organization?💡
Managers now spend over 𝟒 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 according to a 2022 study by the Myers-Briggs Company . Let that sink in… That’s a big chunk of time that could be used more effectively!So, CEO, HR directors, team leaders—here’s your first action: Do the math! What do those 4 hours a week…
“Why do you pick up the trash of others?”
It’s a question I hear often from those who haven’t participated in World Cleanup Day yet. And that’s a shame, because it’s so much more than just picking up trash—it’s about joining a movement that unites people, sparks awareness, and makes a real impact on our beautiful island!♻️ This year, the event was again very…
Creating a Happy Workplace Starts with Strondg Leadership
Great leaders understand that organizational culture is the engine that drives financial performance. They take bold actions to align goals and translate growth ambitions into Employee Engagement, Happiness, and Satisfaction KPI’s. These leaders know that when culture is prioritized, performance naturally follows. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧?🧐The visual illustrates our comprehensive approach…
Wanna join us on a Vertical Journey?
In my previous post, I shared my intention to recharge by shifting my travel habits. Instead of the usual summer travel frenzy, I stayed at one place reconnecting with friends and embracing Holland – even the rain. This choice led me on a profound inward journey. Inspired by writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer’s concept of “vertical…
Happiness @work is serious business part 2: Tips & our client experiences
When I recently published an article on this topic, I was pleased to get so many positive responses. I wrote about successful companies that value happiness at the workplace and show us how employee well-being drives profits. The main reactions I got back were, ‘great article, very insightful, where should we start, and how can…
Happiness at Work is Serious Business
How Corporate Culture Drives Financial Performance When I came across a job vacancy for “Chief Happiness Officer” (CHO) about 6 years ago, I must admit this raised some doubts and questions. Should this be considered as part of a “happiness hype”? What’s the difference between that and the role of an HR manager? Where can we…
Tips to transform your traditional performance reviews into energy boosters.
It’s that time of the year again. While most of you are aware of the fact traditional performance management is on its way out, we see some struggling. It’s not always easy to create the right mindset for this change which should be part of a bigger transformation in company culture. Yet, you can start…
Happiness at the workplace: The costs of not taking mental health as responsibility
Tomorrow at the 10th of October it’s World Mental Health Day. Although I try to focus on the positive outcome of this crisis as much as possible, these challenging and disruptive times definitely changed the way we feel. I really hope that what will follow motivates you to put the mental health of your team on the agenda not only for a…
Growth mindset in overdrive: pitfall or opportunity?
After five months in this new reality, you must have become aware of the kind of mindset within you and your organization. A crisis of this extent will clearly differentiate those who are thriving on a Growth Mindset and those amongst us who are stuck in a Fixed Mindset. The Growth Mindset principle of seeing challenges…
Travel locally helps you grow too!
I am so grateful and happy the world is opening up. To me there is nothing more inspiring than plunging yourself into other cultures, learning about history, trying to speak few words, enjoying the food & festivals and getting connected. Lots of research also proves that travelling is a great way to grow. Crossing borders strengthens…