Posts by Sharon Taylor
The Value of Trusting Manager-Employee Relationships
Strong connections between supervisors and their direct reports create win-win-win outcomes. Numerous studies have shown that managers are one of the most important drivers of an employee’s job satisfaction and engagement, which correlate positively with organizational performance metrics including customer satisfaction, profitability and shareholder returns. The studies reveal a win-win scenario for personnel and employers…
Read More8 Coping Mechanisms Inspired by Emergenetics
As our Emergenetics® community continues to navigate the loss of Dr. Geil Browning, our beloved Founder, I’ve crafted another blog post related to grief. The mourning process is just that – a process. It takes time, and everyone’s experience and progression in dealing with loss will be different. Anyone, no matter their preferences, can lean…
Read MoreHow To: Assess Trust in Your Organization
For executives who want to construct a successful organization, trust is one of the most essential building blocks. When employees, managers and leaders have confidence in one another and in the business itself, it allows people to operate more productively, to collaborate with greater efficacy and to innovate more freely. High-trust companies also tend to…
Read MoreAcknowledging Grief Through the Emergenetics Attributes
In honor of our beloved Founder, Dr. Geil Browning, who recently passed on, I wanted to write a blog on grief and processing loss. Everyone will have their own distinct experience with mourning considering their backgrounds, relationships, traditions and perspectives, among many other factors. These variances are likely to impact how a person navigates the…
Read MoreSet the Ground Rules for Better Team Performance
When leaders talk about high-performing teams, it’s often in the context of the impact that they can have on business outcomes. From better decision-making and innovative ideas to greater productivity and improved problem-solving, working groups that excel have the capacity to advance the enterprise. People who are part of a high-performing team are often likely…
Read MoreIncrease Employee Retention with Learning & Development
51% of employees across the globe are seeking new job opportunities. While it’s unlikely that half of a company’s staff members are going to leave in one year, this statistic might be a wake-up call for leaders and can serve as an important reminder that retention deserves serious attention. For businesses that are committed to…
Read MoreGet a 5-Star Review on Your Next Team Building Event
What thoughts come to mind when you hear the phrase: team building? If it’s anything like our recent LinkedIn poll, the results may be mixed. When I look at these percentages, I am optimistic that Learning & Development specialists, managers and training consultants can find ways to win over even the most skeptical participants and…
Read MoreThe Brilliance Series: Abstract Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Abstract Thinking Overview At Emergenetics, we…
Read More7 Common Myths About Team Building
I’ve shared before that team building has a bit of an image issue, so it tracks that there are a number of popular misconceptions about the subject. When employees are invited to participate in relationship building experiences, Human Resources and Learning & Development professionals need to be prepared to address presumptions and steer their participants…
Read More10 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently [Plus a Free eBook]
What is it that sets excellent teams apart from others in their organizations? I’m confident this question has been on the minds of many Human Resources leaders, Organizational Development professionals, managers and executives, who are striving to maximize productivity and goal achievement. In positive news, high-performing groups are not mystical beings that mere mortals can…
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