FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller Wes Adams & Tamara Myes: Creating Meaningful Work That Inspires Performance
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Apr 1, 2025 Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, co-authors of 'Meaningful Work,' delve into how to cultivate a work environment that sparks passion and performance. They discuss the transformative three Cs—Community, Contribution, and Challenge—crucial for fostering employee engagement. Their insights emphasize the role of leadership in creating meaningful connections, especially in hybrid settings. They also touch on effective onboarding practices that enhance belonging and the power of gratitude to boost team dynamics, highlighting the need for emotional intelligence in leadership.
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Pandemic's Impact on Values
- The pandemic accelerated the existing trend of seeking meaningful work.
- People now prioritize joy and meaning in their work, leading to lower tolerance for uncaring workplaces.
Meaning in Any Job
- Meaningful work is achievable in any job through frequent meaningful moments.
- These moments stem from community, contribution, and challenge, regardless of the job's overall purpose.
Leaders' Role in Meaningful Work
- Leaders are significantly responsible for employees' sense of meaning in work.
- Focus on creating an environment where employees choose high engagement.
