THE SUPERSTAR LEADERSHIP BLOG

To achieve a greatest quotes of all time status, the author must be well known, and the quote must inspire the reader to believe bigger. While there are other famous quotes, these quotes epitomize the best of the best. They encompass wisdom, inspiration, and timeless insights from a diverse group of individuals. All the authors […]

Employee recognition is an often-undervalued approach. When executed well it elevates engagement and retention.  In the battle for talent in an increasingly complex, disruptive, and competitive world, organizations cannot afford to miss this point. Culturally engrained employee recognition and appreciation matters in today’s workplace. The High Payoff of Employee Recognition Research shows employees with little, […]

Teamwork works! These teamwork quotes illustrate that. Yet, research demonstrates that 60% teams fail. Another study shows that 75% of teams are dysfunctional. Company slogans chant T.E.A.M. meaning together everyone achieves more. However, too often it is a hollow slogan. When employee engagement and management effectiveness is low teamwork fails. Corporate silos, toxic cultures, and […]

Great companies and managers elevate people first. Yet, employees’ are disengaged to the tune of 85% worldwide. In the US it is 70%. Either number is disastrously poor. What does this mean to a company? For example, high employee disengagement equals: Poor morale More employee turnover Absenteeism Poor customer service Lower productivity Fewer sales Lack […]

The phrase–exodus of quiet quitting at work–refers to employees who still go to work. However, they underperform purposefully. A company must understand that quiet quitting in the workplace is happening and most likely lethal. The employees disengage from their work and organization without overtly expressing their intentions or concerns.  Rather than openly resigning or causing […]

The number of companies adopting and managers leading remote work teams has increased significantly. The COVID-19 pandemic initiated this trend. Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. According to Gitnux blog 56% of companies actively use remote workers. Forty-four percent of companies do not […]

A great leader knows that employee synergy unleashes the power of great teamwork. Conversely, mediocre or bad bosses enable poor attitudes and destroy teamwork. We collaborated with other consulting firms to work with a global client that had intense competition and needed significant performance improvement. Our assessment identified a silo mentality throughout the organization and […]

The quote “The art of communication is the language of leadership” is often attributed to James Humes. He was a an author, and speechwriter for several U.S. presidents, including Ronald Reagan. This quote punctuates the critical nature of communication to effective and successful leadership. Why do leaders communicate poorly? Check out these eight common factors […]