Rob Kamranpoor P.Eng, MBA, LL.M ✭’s Post

Nurturing Empathy in the Workplace 🌐 Did you know? Research consistently shows that workplaces with a culture of empathy experience higher levels of employee satisfaction, collaboration, and innovation. As leaders, it's essential to cultivate an environment where empathy thrives. It goes beyond understanding; it's about creating a workplace where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. Consider these steps to nurture empathy in your organization: • Active Listening: Make it a priority to truly listen to your team members. • Recognition and Appreciation: Acknowledge and celebrate individual contributions. • Open Communication: Foster an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and concerns. • Conflict Resolution Training: Equip leaders and team members with skills for fair and empathetic conflict resolution. • Celebrating Milestones: Recognize both personal and professional achievements, fostering a supportive culture. Empathy isn't just a soft skill; it's a strategic tool for creating a resilient and high-performing team. What strategies have you found effective in promoting empathy in your workplace? Share your insights! Let's continue to learn from each other. 🌱 #EmpathyAtWork #LeadershipInsights #WorkplaceCulture #ContinuousLearning #Success #LeadershipTransformation #Leadership #TeamLeader #COO

Monday Mindset! Are you leveraging the collective power of your team? It’s common to overlook skills and past experiences that may not seem directly related to the current job at hand. Many times we are simply unaware of all the skills and talents our teammates possess. But when we take the time to get to know each individual’s unique and diverse backgrounds, we may discover relevant skills that collectively can supercharge a team’s results. It will also have the added benefit of fostering internal mobility which has a positive impact on employee engagement and retention. How can you prevent your team’s’ previous skills and experiences from being an underutilized asset? Start by taking the time to get to know each individual’s history. Leaders often know more about the backgrounds of external candidates they interview than they do about their own team members. When assigning resources to a project, ask your team members if they have had similar or relevant experiences. It may surface some non-obvious candidates for project roles. Conduct a team assessment of each person’s strengths and share with each other so the whole team can better leverage one another. This week, what steps can you take to unlock team performance by learning more about your people? #leadership #leadershipcoach #leadershipdevelopment #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #mondaymindset

Company culture is everything. Speak to people, talk to them, care about them, your employees are the foundation of your company. It's not easy to scale the unscalable, but in order to do so, you need to really try and engage with your employees to enforce the type of culture you want to see at your company. Work culture stems from the top and it's up to the leaders to be an example for the type of environment they want at their company. This is not a trivial task. It requires dedication, commitment, and a sincere desire to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment. Moreover, this culture isn't about just setting rules and expecting everyone to blindly follow. Instead, it's about creating a vision that resonates with your teams. It's about making your employees feel valued, heard, and appreciated. Leadership is not just about giving orders, it's about inspiring change, taking responsibility, showing empathy, and most importantly, leading by example. Remember, the type of culture you cultivate in your company today will be the driving force behind its success tomorrow. So, invest wisely in your culture and make it a priority. Your employees, and in turn, your company will thank you for it. #culture #culturematters #employeeexperience #hr #humanresources #branding #leadership #leaders #success #people #company #engagement #development #team #teamwork #work #workplace #linkedin #linkedinconnections #aach

It's easy to claim your company is "people-first," but employees - and your customers - can quickly spot a fraud. A true people-first company: 🗒 Lives the values on the plaque at the reception desk. ✉️ Does not terminate employees via mass email. 💎 Values its people as essential assets. 🎓 Invests in career development. 🙌 Fosters a supportive and inclusive culture. 🏎️ Eliminates system and process barriers to enhance productivity. 📈 Strives to create Vanguard teams (ask me about this). 💬 Acts on employee feedback, not just collects it. 🙋 Prioritizes employees in business decisions. If you aim to be a people-first company but aren’t there yet, that’s okay. Transitioning from ambition to action takes time, but as you make these changes, both subtle and significant cultural shifts will become evident. Wondering if your company is truly people-first? Feel free to reach out for more insights on building a people-first culture. #EmployeeEngagement #PeopleFirst #WorkplaceCulture #HumanResources #Leadership #TeamBuilding #OrganizationalDevelopment

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." — African Proverb In our pursuit of success, this African proverb reminds us that individual triumphs might bring us quick wins, but it’s the collective effort that sustains growth and creates lasting impact. As a coach dedicated to fostering employee engagement, workforce development, and high performance, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of unity in the workplace, and Emotional Intelligence/Self-Awareness plays a huge part on this! If you hold a leadership/management role, do you resonate with this quote? If your team developed emotional intelligence/self-awareness further...how would it assist you and your team? How would this play a role in team dynamics, their own individual professional growth, communication, and accountability? How would this play out in the overall performance/success? True progress is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s about going beyond the ‘I’ and embracing the ‘We’—because when we go together, we create a synergy that propels us to greater heights! Let’s connect and discuss how we can harness the power of collaboration to drive your team towards sustainable success. #Teamwork #Collaboration #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership

Leaders, have you noticed how challenging recruiting has become lately? 🌟 In today's job market, everyone is seeking a workplace with a strong, authentic culture. Simply bringing cakes once a week isn’t enough to create that culture. How do you educate yourself as a leader to foster a truly positive and engaging workplace environment? Share your thoughts and experiences!👇 #WorkCulture #RecruitmentChallenges #TeamBuilding

Unlock the power of employee voices! 🗣️ Did you know? 💡 According to Gallup, employees who feel heard at work are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to do their best work. This underscores the importance of inclusive leadership and fostering open communication for organizational success. Let's build a workplace where every voice counts! 👥 🌐 kasuyiassociates.com #live2lead #Fit2Lead #LeadershipGrowth #CoachMentorship #MastermindSessions #TrainingPrograms #ConferenceEvents #Empowerment #SuccessMindset #Influence #LeadershipSkills #GrowthJourney #InspireChange #LeadWithImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #AchieveExcellence #UnlockPotential

"Fostering empathy in leadership for a positive workplace culture" Feeling the sting of unwarranted criticism at work is a blow no employee should have to endure. It's important for superiors to recognize the impact of their words and actions, especially when it's not the employee's mistake. Understanding how to navigate pressure and treat team members with respect is crucial in maintaining a positive work environment. Let's strive for empathy, fairness, and effective communication in our leadership approach. #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeWellbeing #Leadership #Empathy"

Everyone has a role, the top executive determines the road. Workplace culture is not a new topic... there’s lots of great info being shared by lots of smart and experienced people. In my role, I'm privileged to talk to clients and prospective clients daily about their concerns regarding workplace culture... and the foundation of my message is consistent... the health of your workplace culture will have a close relationship to the level of execution and bottom-line results consistently delivered in the organization. I share that workplace culture is really about people’s well-being within the organization's ecosystem. I often ask the top leader two questions: 1. Please describe the characteristics of the workplace culture that will support who this organization wants to become (aspiration)? 2. What statement (s) will describe this in an inspirational and clear way to get the rest of the organization aligned and onboard? I tell them that this is the easy part as I use my quote below... but the main thought I want to leave them with is that they have a choice as to what the workplace culture will be. #leadership #culturematters #culture #leadershipjourney #theleadershipquarterback

The most recent numbers are in from Gallup. #employeeengagement continues to be a challenge. Leaders, here are some thoughts to spark some action! 1️⃣ Listen & Communicate: Make communication a priority! Actively listen to your employees' ideas, concerns, and feedback. Transparency builds trust, so keep those lines of communication open. 2️⃣ Recognize & Appreciate: Celebrate achievements, big or small! Acknowledge your team's hard work and contributions. A simple 'thank you' can go a long way in boosting morale and fostering a positive work environment. 3️⃣ Provide Growth Opportunities: Invest in your employees' professional development. Offer training, mentorship programs, and opportunities for career advancement. When employees see a path for growth, they're more likely to stay engaged and motivated. 4️⃣ Foster Collaboration: Encourage teamwork and collaboration. Create an environment where ideas are welcomed, and collaboration is encouraged. When employees feel like they're part of a team, they're more likely to feel engaged and motivated. 5️⃣ Promote Work-Life Balance: Respect your employees' time and boundaries. Encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements and promoting time off. A well-rested and balanced team is a more engaged and productive team. Need some help in getting started? Want to chat to find out how you can boost engagement for your team? Together, we can "dig into the weeds" and give you some proven tools to move the needle at your workplace! ☎ Call or DM me to set up a call. #teams #teambuilding #executivecoaching #leadership #leader #engagement #engage