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January 2012
Take a proactive approach to improve your work environment
Work used to be a lot more fun. Companies were looking up and looking out. There was a lot more growth and a lot more opportunities inside and outside of organizations. But today's economic situation has created a long-term change in the work environment and some resulting resentment and control issues among employees that is going to require extra attention and new ideas on the part of leaders.
This passive-aggressive behavior is popularly known as “quitting and staying” and it happens anytime you combine a large number of employees with limited opportunities together with unresponsive management. On the surface, everything seems to be going along okay, but underneath tensions and emotions are anything but tranquil. It’s a difficult situation for leaders because it is hard to get a handle on. People are not overtly working against company goals and initiatives—they just aren’t working as hard toward them.
It’s a normal reaction, but that doesn’t mean it can be left unaddressed. It’s not healthy to have people working just for a paycheck. Leaders need to take direct action to identify where people are feeling disaffected and work hard to reenergize the passion and motivation that still exists.
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Free Leadership Livecast!
Quit and Stayed
January 25, 2012
It’s estimated that over 23 million workers in the U.S. alone are actively disengaged—and the numbers worldwide aren’t any better.
In this complimentary Livecast, Scott and Ken Blanchard will be hosting over 40 different business thought leaders sharing their best thinking on how to reengage employees in today’s changing work environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn strategies and techniques that will help you—and leaders at all levels in your organization—create an energized and productive work environment. REGISTER NOW
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A Situational Approach to Leadership in the Public Sector
 February 2, 2012
In this complimentary webinar, designed specifically for leaders in a government setting, Blanchard Director of Government Solutions Jim Atwood shares the management techniques which generate the best results. You’ll learn how a situational approach increases competence, commitment, and retention of your most talented individuals. Don’t miss this special free event which looks at the unique challenges faced by leaders in the public sector. REGISTER NOW
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Using a four-part structure Blanchard outlines a comprehensive philosophy of how to become an effective leader. He discusses the importance of having the right target, treating your customers right, treating people right, and having the right kind of leadership.
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