LEADER ENGAGEMENT DRIVES EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

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As executives, we are responsible for our organization’s performance. Instinctively, we know that to achieve our mission, we need employees to do their part. These instincts are supported by a great deal of research about employee engagement and why it is important. What often gets lost in this trove of information is the role we as leaders play in creating an environment where employees remain engaged. Continue reading

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RECOGNIZING A DISENGAGED EMPLOYEE AND GETTING THEM TO RE-ENGAGE

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The start of a new job is exciting. It’s the beginning of a new adventure, where you meet different people, learn challenging skills, and apply your talents to help your new company succeed. That energy typically remains as employees enter their sweet spot: no longer the team rookie and increasingly recognized for their expertise in their day-to-day activities. But what happens if what was once stimulating becomes mundane and tedious? Continue reading

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HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WHEN YOU CAN’T COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY

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All communicators want to have a direct line to push their messaging forward, but what happens when you can’t control the timing, vehicle, or even the message’s content? Continue reading

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BUILDING AND SUSTAINING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS

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By Paula Jimenez Building and sustaining high-performing teams is a basic tenet of how DAI Solutions operates. As a small boutique firm, everyone is a key contributor. For our firm to thrive, our employees must be engaged, have a shared understanding of what we value and what we want to accomplish, and see a line… Continue reading

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