Assess Morale: Know When “They” Aren’t Happy

Eggs with a grimace emoji painted on it. Assess Morale: Know When "They" Aren't Happy

The gorillas are the emotional barometer in a zoo. I learned this recently from a leader at an engineering design firm.  He was talking about a project he led inside a zoo; construction would stop and start based on the gorillas’ moods.  If the gorillas were happy, the construction would commence.  If the gorillas weren’t … Read more

Are Your Work Relationships Transactional or Transformational?

Are Your Work Relationships Transactional or Transformational?

I talk often about transactional vs transformational relationships.  In our work ecosphere, we can achieve success through transactions – you do this, I do this, and we don’t really invest in each other. Transactional works, but it’s not ideal for performance in our work relationships. It’s impersonal and fails to allow people to engage fully … Read more