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Dear fellow engagement networkers:
I was recently featured on Danielle LaPorte's WhiteHotTruth site--speaking more candidly than I usually do about what gets in my way, inspires me and answers to her "burning questions."
Click and enjoy! Please ...
Thanks for posting this. I agree with the main direction of the piece, it's important to be sensitive about these things. I think the article stretches an interesting point a bit too far. I'm much more curious about the power of a smile, a hello, ...
Interesting article in USNews&World report on the effects of incivility in the workplace.
Let me know your thoughts--how do you experience/handle this in your world?
Dyana
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- I am a whip-cracking instigator who loves helping artists and entrepreneurs find and live their passions! I developed a process to help self-starters become self-finishers and LOVE giving workshops, coaching and speaking about it.
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- I teach workshops to organizations on group collaboration and leveraging employee strengths into institutional action.
- Website:
- http://www.dyanavalentine.com
- Where are you located?
- Santa Monica, CA
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The Truth Comes Out: how does it factor in your employee engagement?
Dear fellow engagement networkers:
I was recently featured on Danielle LaPorte's WhiteHotTruth site--speaking more candidly than I usually do about what gets in my way, inspires me and answers to her "burning questions."
Click and enjoy! Please leave comments here or on her site.
My site is:… Continue
I was recently featured on Danielle LaPorte's WhiteHotTruth site--speaking more candidly than I usually do about what gets in my way, inspires me and answers to her "burning questions."
Click and enjoy! Please leave comments here or on her site.
My site is:… Continue
Posted on August 13, 2009 at 6:44pm —
Incivility = lowered productivity/loyalty
Interesting article in USNews&World report on the effects of incivility in the workplace. This came to me via @CarolBory on Twitter.
Let me know your thoughts--how do you experience/handle this in your world?
Dyana
Let me know your thoughts--how do you experience/handle this in your world?
Dyana
Posted on March 31, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:31pm on August 13, 2009,
Terrence Seamon said…
- Hey Dyana,
Thanks for the friend request!
Best from NJ,
Terry
- At 9:20am on March 8, 2009,
David Zinger said…
- Dyana:
I am so pleased you joined us and I love your "about me" profile. I think it has spunk and caring strongly woven together. I look forward to your participation and activity in this network. Let me know how I can be of assistance.
David
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The presentation went off really well. The demonstration of the network went really well too. So far 25% of the staff have signed up. Regrettably, there is virtually no activity on the network yet. I feel that there is a lot of hesitation in start...
Understand every member of your teams motivation, align their aspirations to a clearly communicated business direction, give them all the tools to do the job and then empower them to deliver.
Care for people around you and get to know who they are, what strengths they bring and what's important to them.
Every day do a quick maintenance check. Do people know Why?, How?, When? and What? they are doing and are they free to ask these questions of you?.
Check your own engagement regularly. You need support, recognition and inspiration as much as your employees, in order provide an environment that will engage your people fully.
Engagement is a relationship that requires regular maintenance.
Start from where they are at.
Reach out to their hearts and values. Look beyond the Employee ID number and make a genuine effort to see and hear the person.
Open yourself to influence by others and they will open themselves to your influence.
Don't just listen to your people but also act on what they're telling you.
Only hire people with passion for what they do; create a work environment that fosters and facilitates the expression of that passion and use a communication style that makes it safe to stretch, fail and grow.
Assist each employee to understand the deeper purpose of his or her work - who or what cause is it helping - and why.
Be congruent and transparent, say what you mean and do what you say.
Managers or Supervisors can engage employees by demonstrating little acts of kindness for absolutely no reason at all. eg. Can I help you carry that? Is there anything I can get for you? etc. etc.
Engagement should be treated as newborns! Everyone takes place in the growing process and they should never be left unattended.
For great managers, the path toward engaging employees and keeping them engaged begins with asking them what they want and what is important in order to be effective in their roles.
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