What impact are you having on others?
It’s an interesting question – and one no doubt hard to answer.
Or maybe not.
If you look closely – just beyond the surface of your workplace relationships – you’ll see your impact. But you have to be looking.
Social influence theory suggests that people are moved by others. In a workplace setting, engagement and quality relationships are both taking a front seat because of the impact on performance and results.
Not to mention growth and development.
A recent study from McLean & Company (2016) reveals that recognition, showing a strong sense of appreciation and nurturing relationships are just a few key areas to focus on when working to enhance the employee experience.
“Ok – I’ll start saying thank you.”
Ah, but it’s more than this. Something less transient.
It’s about the feelings that are left behind.
So back to my question.
What impact do you have on others? You can start by asking people – or, you can look closely and consider the following:
You make it easy.
You make simplicity ongoing.
You balance the serious with the light.
You inspire with the small.
Effortless!
Yet, if you’re following current literature on employee engagement, results are good but can stand to improve.
Why is the dial so hard to turn?
It takes work.
It takes courage.
It takes knowing what kind of difference you want to make.
We all have the right mindset. You have it. I have it. The person in the next desk over to your right has it. The gentleman you shared a seat with on the train into work has it.
Relationships take prioritizing.
Inspiring others (and ourselves, really), takes work.
I like how Aon Hewitt (2016) defines employee engagement.
“Employee engagement is the level of an employee’s psychological investment in the organization.”
Good program design facilitates a person’s willingness to stay, recommend, trust and be inspired – let me be clear.
Want to take people to the next level, though?
Bring something to the table that technology and a blueprint can’t reproduce.
You.
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