In a work environment where micromanagement, devaluing of workers, and even bullying run rampant, it's no wonder professionals today are more disengaged than ever. They do not feel their perspectives are being heard or their expertise valued, leading to a slow erosion of organizational culture, which only contributes to more disengagement.
It's a vicious circle, and it's causing negative impacts on organizations of all kinds, from stifled innovation to costly turnover to loss of customer and social confidence. So, who is responsible for fixing it?
The leaders, of course!
With deep insights drawn from his 53-year career as a healthcare executive and leadership consultant, Dr. Roger A. Gerard explains how leaders can bring passion and drive back to their demotivated professionals using time-tested approaches such as:
• Empathetic listening, with an expectation that their opinions will be influenced by their employees.
• Respecting the autonomy of their professionals to follow their intuition.
• Providing the tools, resources, and guidance professionals need to achieve their most ambitious dreams.
As a leader, do you have the courage to confront the challenges in your organization-and the compassion to respect and recognize the professionals who work in it?
