Inspiring Workplaces: The Power of One-On-One Conversations

Published: Wed, 10/23/19

Humor at Work

ISSUE 795 - Oct. 23, 2019


			The Power of One-On-One Conversations

	If you want to strengthen your culture, have more conversations. Yet another study referenced in a Forbes article highlights the importance of one-on-one conversations between employees and managers. The study found that well-led, regular one-on-one conversations resulted in a: 432% increase in the odds that an employee has as a strong sense of leadership; 226% increase in terms of how employees rate their overall employee experience; 430% increase in the odds that an employee will be highly engaged. If you're a leader, make one-on-one conversations a priority. If you're an employee, insist on them. Consider this approach for a simple conversation framework, where both parties answer the following three questions: What's working well for you right now? What's not working well? What can I do to help you?

		Mike's Fun at Work Tip

Have everyone wear a name tag for a day identifying their "stupid human trick" ability, whether it's their ability to wiggle their ears, touch their tongue to their nose, juggle kittens, imitate an owl, yodeling, or singing The Beverly Hillbilly's theme song!
		Quote of the Week

"Humor is the ability to see three sides to one coin." Ned Rorem
		It's a Wacky World
Another example of unexpected humor on a clothing tag, this one on a men's shirt: IT'S NEVER SO HOT THAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE OFF YOUR SHIRT. DON'T BE THAT GUY.

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