Being inspiring isn't easy – expert discusses how to do it right
Inspiring others is no easy task – but for a leader, it is a vital step towards increasing the motivation, engagement and job satisfaction of the people in their team.
A recent Gallup study showed that employees work 20% better when they are engaged and motivated, and that high engagement reduces absenteeism by as much as 40%. It also has a significant effect on resignations, with engaged employees being 87% less likely to resign from their roles.
According to employee engagement and workplace culture expert
“What we’ve found through our research is that how authentic the leader is
“The most inspiring leaders are those whose personal value system also aligns with their company, and what they’re trying to achieve. This
“It’s important to put yourself in the shoes of
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“When you put all of that together, you can start to get an idea of who people really are
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Jackson notes that for a leader to be authentic, it is also vital
“In coaching, we’ll often find that leaders are trying to do that leadership role without really having unpicked what it is that motivates them personally,” Jackson says.
“Employees are really looking for investment
For an organisation wanting to lift engagement, Jackson notes that strong internal branding
Jackson says that putting all of this together will significantly lift engagement and
“You have to ask what kind of experience your employees are looking to get – and that might include everything
“At the end of the day, authenticity and individual connection is the key. If your organisation and your leaders can pin this down, they will see significant