Following “The Great Resignation” that was the past 2 years, we find ourselves moving into a new post-pandemic era with its own unique set of challenges.

And along with that, comes new questions from our clients. Do you know what question we’re hearing from them – and prospective clients – more and more these days?

Even while working from home, you’ve probably had to navigate at least one relationship with a “toxic” coworker at some point or another. While these team members may just seem like a minor annoyance while you’re on the clock, research tells us that enjoying the people you work with is one of the best retention tools out there.

Recently, many companies have been calling their employees back to in-person work, at least for part of the week. For those who prefer working from home this requirement may be a huge source of frustration. For those workers who can’t wait to return to the office, there are likely feelings of relief. And for many, this return might be a cause of happiness, angst, and frustration all at once. Can you say ALL the feels?

We can rejoice, as the world is opening up and many of us are returning to the office. Since it has likely been a lengthy hiatus for many of you, we’d like to do our part in your success!

Most of our commute can prepare us for the hours ahead or help us wind down after a long day of work. While your favorite music will always be an option, we like to turn to podcasts for enrichment, entertainment, or both.

Today, we’ve compiled a shortlist of our favorite podcasts right now– read on to add an episode to your queue!

As the country moves from the pandemic and into endemic, the return to office is imminent– as are the “stay” interviews that ought to come with such a transition. If you or those on your team are among the many who are gradually returning to in-person work after a long hiatus, you might be noticing a resistance to this transition.

With a whopping 91% of U.S. employees planning to continue some level of remote work post-pandemic, as well as 58% of them considering leaving their current jobs if access to remote arrangements vanished, conducting “stay interviews” will be an essential part of maintaining employee satisfaction and fulfillment while returning to the office.

So, if “stay interviews” are such a good investment of time, what exactly do they look like?

When thinking about how to best reward your star managers, you might be thinking… show them the money! While there’s nothing wrong with that, true recognition should also include longer-term rewards directly linked to the goals of your employee. By budgeting in dollars and time to help your employees learn a new skill, you offer them the opportunity to improve their talents, employability, and ultimately wealth. In other words? It’s the gift that keeps on giving!

Whether you’re feeling a bit uninspired at the moment or fired up about taking your leadership skills to the next level, I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite strategies for tapping into that reservoir of momentum inside of you. And, while we’re on the topic of you, how is 2022 treating you so far? I wanted to check in and see how you’re feeling right now (COVID fatigue plus the winter blues is no joke). We always want to hear from you.

For so many of us, no matter how much we love working from home, it can be incredibly hard to steer clear of distractions, stay focused, and produce consistently great results.

Permission to be human, am I right?

What I’ve realized is that so much of setting yourself up for productive work at home lies in the state of your environment– from maintaining a clear, comfortable space to adding things that spark joy wherever and whenever you can!

Below are a few of my favorite home office hacks that I hope will help you feel more focused, joyful, and optimized this week.

“Coaching in the workplace” can be quite an abstract concept. All too often, I hear confusion around who can and who can’t benefit from some form of coaching– either acting as a coach or receiving it.

One of the most common mistakes I see companies make is to treat coaching as a means of fixing an underperforming employee. Today, let’s jump right into this myth, and of course, the real truth behind it.

Experiencing a work-related transition? Some might consider termination– or the still very relevant hybrid workplace– to be one of the most difficult transitions that you’ll ever experience. However, we’re here to suggest that for some, a promotion into management is truly going to challenge you. Let’s set the scenario: You’ve been promoted and are now the boss. Congrats! The good news? You’ve worked hard and earned that coveted promotion. The tricky news? You’re likely now managing your co-workers.

Many organizations are leaning on managers to step into a more of a coaching role. But with all that managers already have on their plate, it can be difficult to know how to appropriately embrace a coaching approach. Luckily, simply understanding what a coach is (and isn’t) is the perfect place to jump in.

This core skill is so important because it provides us with the means to better understand the feelings and experiences of others– something that is more important than ever with the many sources of stress we’ve experienced as a result of the pandemic. A recent Forbes article relays some of the most powerful results of demonstrated empathy in the workplace, which include increased engagement, inclusivity, productivity, and work-life satisfaction. 

At Leadology, we know that one of the most direct paths to becoming a more empathetic leader is through our strengths and strengths-based development. Read on to learn how the two are connected!

When you think about it, “coaching in the workplace” can be quite an abstract concept. All too often, I hear confusion around who can benefit from it, and who can’t. So today, we’re setting out to debunk three of the most common misconceptions around coaching, as well as shed light on how we at Leadology think about workplace coaching in our learning journeys and group coaching program. Does having someone in your corner to bring out the best of you sound helpful? You’re going to want to read on.

As 2021 comes to an end and a new year begins, many questions remain unanswered about hybrid team leadership. If you’re getting ready to gear up for the upcoming year of incredible personal and professional progress, we hope that this article will help satisfy your burning questions surrounding the hybrid workforce!