Fast Company Daily 5 tips for leaders to actually inspire their teams
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May 20, 2025 Paula Davis, the Founder and CEO of the Stress and Resilience Institute, dives into effective leadership strategies geared towards combating workplace burnout. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual contributions and fostering autonomy to boost team morale. Davis shares five actionable tips for leaders, highlighting the significance of manageable workloads and aligning values to inspire and engage teams. With insights on building resilience, she presents a roadmap for creating a more meaningful work environment.
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Activate Sticky Recognition
- Use "sticky recognition" to make employees feel they matter by showing their impact with specific praise.
- Say thank you plus why, or call out strengths to deeply resonate and motivate team members.
Amplify ABC Needs
- Amplify autonomy, belonging, and challenge (ABC) in your team to boost well-being.
- Use TNTs like explaining the why, scheduling check-ins, and supporting skill growth.
Build Workload Sustainability
- Build workload sustainability by establishing team and recovery practices.
- Conduct a meetings audit to cut unnecessary meetings and add agenda for clarity.