November 26, 2022
You feel that your team is disengaged ๐, that they're going through slow motion ๐ at work.
They simply don't care. ๐คท
They sit at their desk. ๐ช
They do their work with minimal. ๐ต
They're not involved mentally ๐ง and emotionally ๐ with what's happening.
Ever heard of silent quitting?
You can get positive engagement ๐ in a big hurry ๐ with emotional intelligence.
Use the E's:
E like Evaluate โ๏ธ
๐Review to Adjust, Motivate & Enliven
- Evaluate by going into a positive feedforward ๐ท โ๏ธ way.
- Help them better find ๐บ๏ธ how they can be more engaged here; how they can contribute more.
- Most people when given the opportunity want to contribute more.
- They don't want to sit and be ignored ๐คท โ๏ธ.
E like Envision ๐ญ
๐Share Common Goals & Objectives
- Envision with them, and share a common goal ๐ฏ.
- Be on the same page ๐๏ธ.
- Make them realize all you can do together ๐ค.
- People like being part of the vision.
E like Empathize ๐
๐Create Strong, Connected relationships
- Empathize with them.
- Create that relationship ๐.
- Let them know ๐ก.
- Not just anybody is here.
- Say to them they're special ๐คฉ.
E like Encourage ๐
๐celebrate & Praise Effort and Success
- Look for the little things to celebrate.๐ฅณ
- It's amazing how often people feel overlooked๐, unappreciated โน๏ธ, and unthanked๐ฅน.
- Not everything always works well but I do look for little things to celebrate.
- The best teams ๐ฅ always spend time to find them.
- Let's appreciate the effort and appreciate what results we've got.
E like Empower ๐ช
๐Generate Experience, Education & Resources to Perform
- We empower them, give them motivation, give them experience, educate them ๐ฉ ๐ซ, give them resources, and let them know that they're trusted.
- Do let them have authority, let them have power โ.
- You don't need to do everything yourself.
- Delegate share and appreciate people.
E like Enhance ๐๏ธ
๐Create Paths to Meaningful Rewards & Results
- Look for ways that you can make things better.๐ง
- It's amazing how many people neglect the simple things that can make a difference.
So how we engage people:
Evaluation, Envisioning, Empathizing, Encouragement, Empowering, and Enhancing.