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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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.
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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.
volunteer_activism 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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Paula Davis shares best practices for keeping your team engaged and motivated.
— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) Why to shift focus from performance to people
2)How to keep your team connected and motivated
3) The tiny noticeable things that improve team dynamics
Paula Davis JD, MAPP, is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, a training and consulting firm that helps organizations reduce burnout and build resilience at the team, leader, and organizational level.
Paula left her law practice after seven years and earned a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is also the author of Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being & Resilience and Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team.
Her expertise has been featured in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, and Psychology Today.
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