Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Breaking the Cycle of Social Loafing
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Breaking the Cycle of Social Loafing achievement effort interpersonal communication productivity social loafing team development Nov 12, 2024

Social loafing is the idea that when individuals are working in a group, they put in less effort than when working on their own. The assumption of a social loafer is that whatever they choose not to do, someone else will take care of. Unfortunately for some, they are often right in that...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Control Your Time; Donā€™t Let It Control You
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Control Your Time; Donā€™t Let It Control You control your time mindset matters perspective productivity self-reflection time management Aug 13, 2024

Some days go by quickly, while others drag on, but the amount of time in each day remains the same. The typical workday is eight hours long, yet the average worker spends less than half of that time actively working. People still look and feel busy, but they aren’t focusing their efforts on...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
There Can Be No Motivation without Regulation
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There Can Be No Motivation without Regulation accountability constructive feedback employee motivation positive affirmations productivity Jul 02, 2024

If you have ever worked in a group project or have been paired up with multiple coworkers to complete a task, then you have likely seen first-hand that not everyone contributes at the same rate. This is sometimes due to a phenomenon called social loafing, which indicates that some people tend to...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Why Micromanagement Kills Productivity
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Why Micromanagement Kills Productivity accountability building trust micromanagement performance management productivity Mar 12, 2024

Many managers believe that micromanaging their employees is how to keep them on track for success when in fact, it often discourages them from taking any risks or giving extra discretionary effort. They feel as though their manager does not trust them to do the thing that they were hired to do,...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
The Importance of Priority Management
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The Importance of Priority Management organizational planning priority management productivity reducing stress time management tips Jan 16, 2024

We all have the same 24 hours in a day, and once that time is spent, we cannot get it back. Some days feel as if they drag on, while others come and go quickly. Managing what we allow into our time fosters a sense of control over our daily lives and benefits us professionally.

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
The Currency of Appreciation in the Workplace
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The Currency of Appreciation in the Workplace appreciation employee motivation positive affirmations productivity value exchange Dec 05, 2023

Employees who feel valued are more motivated, more productive, and more likely to stick around. There are many factors for why an individual takes a job, but the reason why they stay is emotional. When an employee decides to leave an organization, they may back their decision with logic, citing...

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Mastering the Art of Feedback: How to Give Constructive Criticism building trust communication constructive criticism employee feedback productivity May 05, 2023

Feedback is an essential part of a well-functioning business because it is important to check in on how things are going and make adjustments accordingly. Not only should you learn how to receive feedback within your business, you should also make it a point to hone your skills for giving...

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Business, Not Busyness busyness leadership procrastination productivity time managment Sep 15, 2022

One of the phrases that I began using early on in my entrepreneurial life was “Be in business, not busyness.” We spend so much time doing things that don't actually move us toward our desired end goal. We allow others to dictate what is urgent instead of taking charge of what is...

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