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How to Make Your Virtual Meetings Less Boring and More Engaging

Have your virtual meetings gotten so stale that you don’t even want to attend…

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What are team norms

What Are Team Norms (And Why Most Teams Need Them More Than They Think)

Have you ever joined a 9:00 a.m. meeting where one person shows up at…

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How to write a meaningful thank you note

How to Write a Meaningful Thank You Note

This article was originally published in the Harvard Business Review on November 17, 2021….

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Employee appreciation what to say and do

Employee Appreciation Day Is Coming Up: What Leaders Can Do (Even With No Budget)

Employee Appreciation Day is coming up — and whether it’s this week, this month,…

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Nurturing a culture of appreciation

80+ Ways to Nurture Culture Appreciation from Every Level

Low/no cost ideas to appreciate employees’ ideas, health, career
development, and more!

Christopher Littlefield meeting questions

29 Questions to Make Your Meetings More Interactive

Help team members better understand the individuals they work with every day.

Christopher littlefield team relationship building self assessment

Team Relationship Building Self-Assessment

Use this scorecard to reflect on how well you’re building relationships with your team.

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How to Build a Culture of Appreciation as a Manager

If you’re a manager, the ways in which you recognize and value the contributions of your employees can make or break the success of your team. In this course, instructor Christopher Littlefield reveals a practical, evidence-based approach to recognition that can help your employees feel valued and respected as individuals, so they’re committed to your team and organization long term.

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Build a Team Culture Your People Won't Leave

In today’s competitive work environment, retaining top talent is essential for success. You can have the most brilliant people, the latest technology, and the most beautiful office space imaginable, but if your team culture is horrible, people will leave! Whether you are a new or seasoned manager, this course is designed to help you build and sustain a culture that attracts, engages, and retains top talent.

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BOOKS

75+ TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR REMOTE TEAMS

Simple Ways to Build Trust, Strengthen Communications, and Laugh Together from Afar

Committed to building a great remote team culture, but don’t know where to start?

Access 75+ team activities, fresh ideas, and conversation starters to make your remote meetings, one-on-ones, and day-to-day virtual interactions more engaging.

You’ll never be stuck for ways to connect with those you lead again.

STOP YOUR TOP TALENT FROM WALKING OUT THE DOOR.

As a contributor to this HBR Guide to Retaining Your Best People, I challenge the common assumption that if employees aren’t complaining, they must be satisfied. Through real-world examples and research-backed insights, I show how overlooked conversations can be the key to retaining top talent.

If you’re looking to improve retention, strengthen team relationships, and create a more engaged workplace, this book will give you the tools to make it happen.

Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, this HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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