Todd Stearn’s Post

How to thrive in the first 90 days as first time Chief People Officer

Being a people manager isn't just about overseeing tasks; it's about empowering individuals to thrive. It's the art of fostering a culture where each team member feels valued, heard, and inspired. As a people manager, I find joy in watching my team grow, succeed, and face challenges head-on. It's not just a title; it's a commitment to cultivating a positive and collaborative work environment. Here's to the journey of leading with empathy, encouragement, and a passion for collective success! 💼🤝 #PeopleManager #LeadershipJourney #TeamBuilding

Building a strong company culture is one of the many keys to success. Here are four activities that we use at Clarity to build our culture: -Company Trips: Getting out of the office to shake up the routine is always a terrific idea, whether you're celebrating a major accomplishment or just having a good time! Watch out Mount Hoodoo—we're coming for another snow day in January! -Celebrating Wins: Acknowledging and recognizing wins weekly for clients and team members -1:1 Meetings: Regular check-ins with leadership provide a platform for open communication, ensuring everyone feels heard and valued -Vision Communication: Clearly communicating the company vision creates alignment and a shared sense of purpose among the team How do you contribute to your company's unique culture?

People Manager Challenge: Reach out to each of your direct reports today and ask this question, “what is one thing you appreciate most about me as your manager, and one thing you need more of?”

While companies struggle to keep their valuable employees, here’s a few things their leaders can do that might help and cost nothing: - create a clear vision people believe in and easily adhere to; - refine requests and pressure coming from higher management transforming it into clear achievable action items; - say no to unrealistic or unclear demands that can affect the team’s long term vision; - be flexible and human, life is not all about work; - make yourself available for your team and easy to talk to; position has no value without results that come from effective team collaboration; - consider what motivates each member of your team and help him reach his goals; - recognize achievements, say thank you; as humans, we feel happy to learn that our work has a positive impact; What’s your favorite one?

This ❤️ ⚡Sticking with today's energy theme. We are moving beyond the management era of "command and control" to an era where effective leaders inspire and unleash the energy of their employees, to scale an organization's growth. #leadershipeffectiveness #managementstyle #energy

Leadership

In every organization, there are countless employees whose potential is not being fully realized-top performers who seem average. Surprisingly, it's not just their managers who overlook these hidden gems; often these individuals themselves are unaware of their tremendous abilities. As managers and colleagues, it's important to create an environment that encourages growth, seeks to understand unique strengths, and promotes opportunities for everyone. By investing in thorough training, continuous feedback, and a culture that values curiosity and innovation, we can help uncover and nurture these untapped talents. Let's commit to recognizing and nurturing these hidden talents in our teams. Who knows what heights we will reach when we empower every member to recognize and develop their full potential?

As a leader, creating goals for your team is just the beginning of achieving them. In our newest Transform course "Socializing and Refining Goals" you'll learn how to turn success measures into team initiatives that get you there. From developing concrete initiatives using team input, to identifying dependencies and constraints that reduce roadblocks early on. Managers will also learn how to get stakeholder alignment on goals, while considering values to minimize unintended consequences. Want to learn more about making 15Five Transform part of your Performance, Engagement, & Retention strategy? Let us know at https://bit.ly/3OTIr46

Building a strategic culture within the work place is what translates into success, remember the goal is develop your team to thrive beyond the walls of your office. be a mentor, leader and inspiration when life accords you such an opportunity.