3 ways to create a work culture that brings out the best in employees | Chris White | TEDxAtlanta

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  @McScott76 · 2 years ago

  Too many leaders think that open and transparent communication means lengthy meetings with executives "sharing" updates about the business, laying out their vision for the department, or even doing cringy things meant to "humanize" these C-suite executives (like sharing personal anecdotes or slide shows about their family vacation). What they fail to realize is that employees hear plenty from leadership. They don't want another meeting that could have been an email. What they want is a forum where their own ideas, questions and concerns can be voiced and taken seriously. In my experience, the number one leadership skill that the majority of executives lack is the ability to shut their mouths, open their ears and give their undivided attention to employees in a safe and open dialogue. In the large corporation I work for, I'd love to see execs schedule an all associate meeting where every speaker is a front-line employee. Or better yet... let's have a panel of experts from all teams in the department, and have the executives ask THEM questions (rather than the other way around).

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  @ryanweaver962 · 3 years ago

  Working together versus being used… engagement and integrity matter a lot.

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• HI

  @hiddenname9809 · 2 years ago

  Communication at work is tricky. Usually, they just want you to be there and listen to them while they talk and talk and talk. And when you try to speak, they talk over you or insert themselves so you don't build whatever it is you want to talk about. They want to be always in control. The power imbalance is also there. They can say anything without repercussions. You, on the other hand, is just an employee they can fire if you say something they do not like.

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  @anflow96 · 5 years ago (edited)

  1. Unblock communication<br>2. Become responsive<br>3. Aim higher<br>4. Search for problems. ASK: What don&apos;t we talk about that we should be talking about here?

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  @wendyallenmiller6102 · 3 years ago

  Communication needs to be ongoing and face challenges on many levels. As a nurse I was always disgruntled with management. As Assistant Director of Nursing I found out my hands were tied to address issues because the corporation would not back strategies and actions. The disconnect can be wide and many times the staff and the management don&apos;t even speak the same language.

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• CO

  @codacreator6162 · 6 years ago

  UNBLOCK COMMUNICATION. Which doesn&apos;t mean just listening, but hearing and acting on what we say!

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  @OloriAdeolaa · 4 years ago

  A company either brings out the best in you or cage the best in you this is determined by you. I mean you need to work in a place where your goals alight with your company or the employer directly.

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• ME

  @melsagelord3991 · 3 years ago

  In many workplaces, employee opinions aren’t wanted because this creates extra work for management/CEO’s.

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• VI

  @VideoFan299 · 2 years ago (edited)

  Really glad that I listened to this talk. Thank you Chris!!

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• MA

  @mantaliteyonchampyon8986 · 3 years ago

  I learned a lot from this Tedx Talks video. Very insightful. I believe companies and employees can agree on a win-win situation at all time. If proper trainings are offered, employees will perform their tasks better and the company&apos;s productivity will highly increase.

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  @regalchic · 4 years ago

  This speech should have 10 million likes

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  @MalachiByrd-w5f · 1 year ago

  This made me realize boundaries = leadership.

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