"People will care as much as you show them that you care."
In this episode of World at Work, Jody Maberry joins me to talk about the irony of the best retention strategy for an organization: giving people a great boss.
When I took on a team struggling with low motivation and high turnover, I never expected that the key to success would be found in the power of genuine care. With dedication and the guidance of books like Creating Magic, I began to witness a remarkable transformation in my team. Prior to then, I had no idea the impact my own self-care would have on the success of my leadership.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover the power behind genuine care in enhancing leadership and employee retention.
Develop personal self-care and mental discipline as the key to becoming an excellent boss. Leverage the use of anonymous feedback surveys for refining leadership skills.
Delve into the importance of a supportive work culture in lowering employee turnover rates.
Explore Best Culture Solutions and similar resources for improving leadership potential.
Are you wanting improved morale and job satisfaction among your employees? Listen in as we discuss how to achieve it through compassionate and effective leadership.
"The best retention strategy that you can have as a leader is to be a great leader."
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Good leaders care about their team, create a positive work environment, offer feedback, and give opportunities for growth.
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leaders should start by taking care of their health first. This self-discipline positively affects their mindset and mental health. Afterward, they should seek help from respected leaders, read books, and attend courses on leadership to improve their skills.
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Seek help from other respected leaders, reading books or taking courses on leadership. Tim shares his experience of seeking advice from Lee Cockerell's book, Creating Magic, which helped him reduce turnover rates, improve KPI results, and create a healthy work environment.
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Send out anonymous feedback surveys to each team to gain insights on where the leader is supporting them and where they could support better. This will give leaders a chance to take feedback seriously and improve, as well as make changes if necessary.
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Sometimes leaders may be struggling because they are in the wrong role for them or need more attention from their boss. Surveys can help identify these issues and find the right role within the organization that fits them, or even lead to a different conversation.
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It is important to be genuinely upfront with people and having a genuine mindset when conducting surveys. Leaders who prioritize feedback and show they care will see an increase in retention and respect from their team.
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Best Culture Solutions helps with leadership strategy, surveys and retention initiatives. Prioritizing these steps can decrease long-term busyness, and the team can help facilitate the process.
Connect with Tim and his team:
Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/
LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc
Instagram: @best.culture.solutions
Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca
