4 Free Tools to Boost Your Social Media Presence
Most public organizations don’t have a lot of money to dedicate to social media. So, what are your options?
Posts Tagged: Engagement
The Periodic Table of Engagement
A periodic table for engagement that could be the impetus this beleaguered topic needs to deliver on the job satisfaction and happiness.
The Value of Generational Differences
Our challenge as leaders is in finding ways to motivate and communicate with the various generations in the workplace today.
Extreme Budget Makeover – Reframing Budget Communication
Regardless of whether you’re in the throes of budgeting, or you have a reprieve for another six months, here are a few guidelines to give your budget the makeover it needs to become more understandable and engaging to the public.
Innovation in Government: Elections
I would argue that one of the most interesting reasons this election will be viewed as a tipping point is because of the role of technology in making voters’ experiences even better.
“You’re Making Me Crazy!” 4 Reasons Why You Clash With Coworkers
More times than not, it’s these preferences–and our different preferences– that aggravate us most about our coworkers. The reality is that we can’t force how others choose to communicate, interact with others, or how they decide to manage tasks. What we can do is reframe our thinking about our coworkers when we get frustrated with… Read more »
7 Leadership Communication Tips That Build Employee Engagement
It takes a great leader to keep a team moving in the right direction, motivated to do better and work as a cohesive unit. But, it’s not just about the leader alone. How leadership is demonstrated and communicated greatly impacts the level of engagement employees will show. Regardless of the level of skills a personRead… Read more »
How to Give Effective Performance Feedback
You can turn a soul-crushing performance appraisal into an opportunity to engage your staff. Make it an interactive conversation that energizes both you and your employee. My team and I have used the following format for performance feedback for over a decade. We use it for both glowing appraisals and tough reviews
You’ve Built It, But They’re Not Coming
You’ve hosted open houses, you’ve ask questions on social media, you’ve created an online feedback form. But you’re still not getting the community engagement you want – and need. You’ve built it, but they’re not coming. Here’s what you might be missing.
Are You Just Waiting to Go Home, or Are You Committed?
I had always considered myself to be an engaged employee and not a part of the problem. But somewhere along the way, I had joined those who were just waiting for the clock to hit the time to go home.