Most people in leadership roles should never conduct 1:1s.In fact, many shouldn’t be in leadership at all. That might sound dramatic, but stay with me — because there’s a psychological reason for it: the Dunning–Kruger effect.It’s the well-documented phenomenon where the people least competent at something are also the ones most convinced they’re exceptional at it.And nowhere is that more … Read More
How Managers Influence Employee Motivation and Engagement at Work
Most employees aren’t unmotivated—they’re unsupported. And the person who determines whether they thrive or withers is usually their manager. In fact, research shows that managers influence employee motivation more than perks or programs ever can. When intrinsic motivation is low, it’s rarely because employees don’t care. It’s almost always because their environment — shaped primarily by their direct manager — … Read More