SHRM estimates that currently, one in four employees dread going to work. As a company that thrives on fostering a positive culture, this statistic is quite disheartening. When employees are unhappy, productivity and business results inevitably suffer. This workplace dissatisfaction leads to a widening gap within organizations, a gap between what the organization wants and what the leaders and employees can deliver.
The organization craves innovation, new ideas, and increased performance. However, leaders often find themselves overwhelmed with work and struggling to create a conducive environment for their teams. On the other side, employees yearn for a sense of belonging and to be recognized for their strengths. Yet, leaders may not have the skills to facilitate these conversations.
The solution is not to point fingers but to meet in the middle. It’s about empowering leadership teams with the right skills and teaching employees to voice their needs and utilize their strengths effectively. It’s about having human-to-human conversations that ultimately lead to better business results.
Our challenge, as leaders, is to create an environment where these conversations can flourish. This means ensuring that leaders at every level understand their roles beyond their job descriptions. They need to be aware of the culture they contribute to and how they can better fulfill their responsibilities.
At the same time, we need to empower our employees to take charge of their development. By creating a culture that allows for conversations about passion, strengths, and individual contributions, we light a fire within them. This doesn’t just increase job satisfaction; it also leads to better business results.
It’s surprising that while we would be alarmed at a machine operating at 40% capacity, we don’t express the same concern when our employees – our most significant and often most expensive asset – are functioning at a similar level. The key is to understand how to tap into their potential and fully leverage their strengths.
At Keystone, our Conscious Leader series, Emerging Leader series, strategic planning, and culture work all aim to ignite that fire and passion within individuals before they are required to lead others. We believe that energizing an organization is possible and can drive true business results.
We understand that this process takes time and can seem daunting. But rest assured, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help you fine-tune your organization and unlock the potential of your biggest asset – your people. By doing this, you can transform them into both a competitive advantage and a driving force for your business.
If any of these challenges resonate with your current organizational situation, please reach out. We have the expertise and insights from a myriad of businesses to help your leaders become better, not by pointing out shortcomings, but by enhancing what you already have.
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