As a CEO of an organization, the responsibility of addressing the issues the employees are facing sits with the CEO.
Recent studies suggest that a person's boss or job often negatively impacts their mental and physical health.
A leader's impact often extends far beyond what one may comprehend and can often affect people's lives beyond work.
The author, Cheryl Mason, focused on encouraging and supporting the employees of the organization – as people by dedicating time and effort to fostering authentic connections with employees.
She listened and learned, fielded concerns, new ideas, and general complaints and treated employees as people and valuing them.
The ill-advised leadership approach – relating to and engaging with employees as people – succeeded in the author's case.
Fostering authentic connections with your employees demonstratees genuine respect and concern for those important to them.
By dedicating time and effort to your workforce, you nurture and strengthen your most valuable assets.
Listening, being seen, and available to employees is crucial.
Investing time and effort in employees can impact the entire organization from hiring to operations to results.