Great Manager Newsletter - Dec 4, 2024
Stepping Off the Corporate Ladder
End of year can be a stressful time - holidays, time off, project due dates coming fast, etc.
I recently had a great conversation with corporate wellness expert Masha Liokumovich and she graciously shared an amazing toolkit. Click here to access her Stress Less Toolkit. This is something everyone can benefit from this time of year.
On this day in 1961, the Museum of Modern Art hangs the picture “Le Bateau” right side up after 47 days where no one noticed it was hanging upside down. Over 100,000 people looked at the picture and had no idea it was upside down.
The next time you panic about that typo in the email, remember that most people probably didn’t see it.
Let’s get started.
1 Big Thing
Stepping Off the Corporate Ladder
Many American workers are increasingly declining promotions, seeing them as burdensome rather than beneficial. Post-pandemic priorities, such as work-life balance and remote work flexibility, drive this trend. A recent survey revealed that 42% of U.S. employees prefer to stay in their current roles, higher than in traditionally laid-back countries. This shift highlights a reevaluation of career advancement's place in the "American Dream."
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By the Numbers
19%
When asked the question:
“My manager explains how my organization’s cultural values influence our work.”
Only 19% of employees strongly agreed. This is a key role in management where we are seeing poor execution.
How do you connect the orgs culture to the day-to-day tasks?
Words of Wisdom
Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled.
― Anne M Mulcahy
Business Laughs
Discussion Topics
How do you encourage a culture of continuous improvement within your team?
What I'm working on this week....
I am working on releasing a new class online - hoping to have the first one ready by the end of the year so I can offer you special pricing.
Enjoying my Packers playing well. Big test tomorrow night against the Lions.
Have a great week. Be a great manager.