Great Manager Newsletter - Feb 7, 2024
Motivation through a Shout Out Room?
The world’s longest concert started in 2001. It is scheduled to end in 2640. The orchestra plays one note every six months or so.
Remember that when you think your manager is taking too long to approve your day off.
One change you will see this week, I have not linked to one of my most recent blog post. Now that you get it directly emailed to you, I didn’t think that was necessary. No one has told me they hate the new format, so I’ll take that as a good sign.
Let’s get started.
1 Big Thing
How a Canon Executive Motivates with a Shout Out Room
One of the reasons leaders give for return to office is culture. As one VP shows, culture is created in any number of ways inside the office and out. In fact, doing a shout out room might create even more cultural awareness because of its reach.
Watch This
Prof. Daniel Kahneman: Art & Science of Decision Making
One of the ultimate voices on decision making is Prof. Daniel Kahneman. In this interview, he discusses what he has learned in his research.
By the Numbers
84%
84% of employees expect their employer to provide the training and education they need to stay up-to-date with changing skillsets in their industry.
Why it matters: Employee engagement is impacted by expectations. If they expect it and it isn’t provided, other things won’t make them more engaged.
Words of Wisdom
“Measurement is fabulous. Unless you’re busy measuring what’s easy to measure as opposed to what is important.”
Seth Godin
Discussion Topics
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The Super Bowl is this week - it may have Taylor and Travis, but it doesn’t have the Packers so I’ll be focusing on eating good snacks.
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