The human resources community seems to be obsessed with employee engagement. I count myself among this group. I want the people who work for my organization to feel connected, to believe in the mission, and to demonstrate that commitment in their work. There are all sorts of tools to help me measure, assess, and dig deeper into the mysterious world of employee engagement as well.
As I step back and take a look at this whole process it sounds like I want an awful lot from the employees, doesn’t it? Maybe you want all of this too. I think I may have put engagement first, when in reality engagement is only a result, nothing more.
Encouragement First
Negativity Kills
The arch enemy of encouragement is negativity. This menacing attribute is toxic in just about every circumstance. Wherever it rears it’s ugly head, negativity is a killer at work or home. The impact on morale, productivity, creativity and yes engagement, is simply not tolerable.
How About You
Today you’ll decide if you’re going to be an encourager, or if you’re going to be the one that wallows in a world of negativity. Make the right choice, and you might just end up with a group of employees that are actually engaged.
I’d love to hear from you.
No Excuses.