Fairness – it matters more than you may think
Publication: Employee Motivation | Equity Theory | Fair Treatment | Leadership Fairness
When you think of the traits of great leaders, being fair isn’t usually one of the traits that springs to mind. As humans we are acutely attuned to the concept of fairness. Children from a very early age notice when things don’t seem fair, with the inevitable wail of “That’s not fair!” This carries into […]
Want motivation? Keep progress visible
Publication: change management | Employee Motivation | Overcoming Setbacks
When you’re making a change that is complex – either at a personal or organisational level – it can feel like one step forward and then one step backwards. It’s certainly never just a straight line to the finish. As Harvard academic, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, said: “Everything can look like failure in the middle.” Persevering […]