In her final “Let’s Get Growing” video for 2020, Bobbie LaPorte reflects back on the year 1968, which was also a terrible and tumultuous year for our nation and world. It’s important to remember how we rebounded from those difficult times—and how we all need to stay strong, resilient, and hopeful for the new year ahead of us.
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Be a Role Model for Your Team
As a leader, you have a responsibility to be a role model for your team. But after nine months of the pandemic, it’s getting harder to stay strong, steady and positive. In her December 7 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares ways you can plan ahead and find opportunities to inspire others.
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Focus on What’s Essential, Not Exhaustive
As we head into December, we’re all feeling exhausted—and cognitive overload is at an all-time high. Now is the time to keep things simple and focus on what really matters most. In her November 30 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte offer a few ways you can continue to motivate your team without overwhelming them.
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Cultivating a Culture of Gratitude
Gratitude is not a feeling we typically associate with the workplace—but it actually plays a crucial role in creating a healthy company culture and productive working environment. Simply saying “thank you” makes people feel valued and respected, which results in higher job satisfaction and a greater sense of community. In her November 23 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte provides some tips on how you can cultivate a culture of gratitude in your team.
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Investing in Your Team
It’s never been more important to invest in the development of your team. Numerous studies have shown the benefits of employee development—including one study that showed companies who invest in a formal employee development program have 214% income per employee and 24% higher profit margins. In her November 16 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte provides some practical and affordable ways you can invest in your team’s development.
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Special Edition: Election 2020
The 2020 election has caused divisions in our society—and likely in your own team. In a recent poll, 47% of employees say the election is impacting their ability to get work done. As a leader, it’s your job to build a bridge and restore trust and tolerance among your team members. In her November 2 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares three science-based actions you can take to support your team and get everyone to refocus on your shared values and goals.
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Don’t Be Afraid to Make a Mistake
In these ever-changing, uncertain times, the cost of delay in making decisions is greater than ever before. In her October 26 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a tip for shifting your focus from minimizing risk to maximizing what is possible.
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Decision Making is Different Now
During a live Q&A call with executives from many different industries, Bobbie LaPorte learned that many of them were having trouble making decisions in this challenging and uncertain times. In her October 19, 2020 “Let’s Get Growing” video, she shares a tip for how you can reflect on past successes to choose what seems like the best option—and then go with it.
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Connecting the Past to the Future
As we head into the seventh month of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s becoming increasingly clear that things may never go back to what we consider “normal.” So how can you help your team adapt to the kind of permanent changes they’re now faced with? In her October 12, 2020 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte shares a tip for building a bridge from successes your team has had in the past to where you need them to go in the future.
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Increasing Collaboration in Your Team
In times of uncertainty, people naturally (and understandably!) tend to focus on self-preservation. But for your organization’s long-term success, it’s important to pull together people with different perspectives and experiences. In her October 5, 2020 “Let’s Get Growing” video, Bobbie LaPorte share some ideas to help you increase collaboration in your team—and get everyone working together toward a shared goal. [link to video]
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