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The Generational Gap in Workplace Recognition

by Jennifer V. Miller

Younger workers really like recognition. Research tells us that workers born after 1989 are 73% more likely to want frequent recognition than those in the Generation X and Baby Boomer demographics. In fact, some Gen Xers and Boomers say they “never” want recognition! This gap in expectations sets up a potential disconnect between leaders and…

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Developing Your (Office) Political Savvy – Positively

by Jennifer V. Miller

Keep It Positive

When you hear the phrase “office politics,” what comes to mind? Do you imagine: Favoritism Back-stabbing “Makes me want to run and hide” Cronyism Self-interest It’s not a pretty list, is it?  Whenever I talk with people about “office politics” their viewpoints have a negative theme associated with them.  These words represent the dark side…

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Leading a Meeting? Up Your Game by Knowing This Key Point

by Jennifer V. Miller

Meetings at your company aren’t going away. If anything, that much-maligned beast is growing in prominence, thanks to the remnants of the surge of video meetings created by the pandemic. Meeting attendance ranges from a weekly average of 15% when spread across all job types, to upwards of 70% of an executive’s week. So, yeah….

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Beyond Your Ears: The Many Ways Leaders Can Listen to Employees

by Jennifer V. Miller

As a leader, you know the importance of listening to employees, be it knowing when to shut up or creating a speak up culture.  Leadership listening is an interpersonal endeavor – two people engaged in dialog to achieve mutual understanding. Recently, I encountered the act of listening framed in a broader, more organizational way –…

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Workplace Hybrid Configuration or Culture?

by Jennifer V. Miller

Does your workplace have a hybrid configuration or hybrid culture? The Great Place to Work blog offers the distinction and it’s an important one for leaders. A hybrid configuration is one that pays attention to the mechanics of hybrid work models – who works from home, who works on-site and so on. Think, “place and…

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