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  by  Gotara  | Great companies obsess over workplace productivity , a principle that held true when this HBR article was published in 2017 and is even more vital in today’s business landscape. In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies face the pressing challenge of maximizing productivity while ensuring the well-being of their employees. However, when leaders discuss workplace productivity, the message employees hear is often simply cost-cutting, which resonates poorly with employees prioritizing their well-being. It’s telling that while  87% of employees believe they’re highly productive, only 12% of CEOs share that view . This disconnect stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of how to drive productivity effectively. Let’s set the record straight.       In this article, we will leverage our leaders’ ( Dr. D Sangeeta  and  Dana Ginn ) extensive experiences and insights to address the root causes of unproductive work environm...

Workers want managers who are empathetic leaders. Gone are the days when managers only had to make choices and tell others what to do. Now, a leader must be able to connect with their team and support every member’s career aspirations and growth. Before you stop reading because you think this is just “fluff”, showing empathetic leadership isn’t a sign of weakness in business leaders. It’s a misconception that showing empathy makes you a soft leader or inhibits you from achieving results. Quite the opposite, empathy is a powerful tool that can drive long-te rm success. “Empathy is important. As a leader, you need to align your team, understand their perspectives, and make them feel part of the culture. Listen more, talk less, check for alignment, and focus on the importance of an inclusive culture.” Karl Fessenden, CEO BrandSafway Empathetic leadership is upskilling from monitoring people to finding innovative ways to lead with care and kindness. Because this is what people need to be m...