Donald Thompson: Busy CEOs, slow down. Relationships are the engine of meaningful work

Knowing who your employees are, their personal priorities and their professional objectives is the only way to foster meaningful work.
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I Treated My Employees Like Friends — and It Backfired. Here's How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake.

Early in my career as a founder and CEO, I desperately wanted my employees to like me. I believed that if I behaved like my "real self," I could build stronger bonds with my team. Despite my good ...
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Feeling Lonely At Work? It Could Cost You—And Your Company

This week’s Careers newsletter covers the importance of work friendships, including advice on building relationships with colleagues, the latest on remote work, hybrid creep and more. Editor’s Note: ...
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How to Motivate Employees: Proven Tips for Building Engagement

Having motivated employees plays a critical role in your business’s success. Unfortunately, research shows many are far from motivated. A report from MyPerfectResume shows that nearly eight in 10 ...
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But What About The Handshake? How To Build Relationships In A Distanced Digital Age

When I joined Ivanti during the pandemic, I discovered something important about my then-default leadership style: It doesn't translate naturally through a screen. At a previous company, where I spent ...
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I Treated My Employees Like Friends — and It Backfired. Here’s How You Can Avoid the Same Mistake.

Employees are not your friends. Maintain professional boundaries to preserve authority and respect. You must carefully balance being friendly and demanding. Employees interpret a leader’s behavior ...