How to Be Awesome at Your Job

1027: The Mindsets that Inspire Teams with Paula Davis

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Jan 27, 2025
Paula Davis, Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, shares her insights on fostering team engagement and resilience. She emphasizes shifting from a performance-only focus to a people-centric approach to enhance motivation. Paula discusses the power of genuine recognition and small practices that can transform team dynamics. She also highlights innovative methods like gamification to address burnout and improve workplace culture. Her expert advice underscores the importance of connection and appreciation in driving team success.
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INSIGHT

Performance and People Focus

  • Companies focusing on both performance and people achieve better business outcomes.
  • This includes lower attrition rates, higher earnings, and better financial performance during tough times.
ANECDOTE

Making Moments Matter

  • A large healthcare organization uses a "Making Moments Matter" platform for recognizing and appreciating employees.
  • This is part of their C-suite strategy and is seen as a valuable retention and talent attraction tool.
ADVICE

Authentic Appreciation

  • Employee recognition and appreciation must be authentic, not forced or treated like a race to a certain number.
  • Most people are too busy with work to notice and appreciate others, so finding a balance is crucial.
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