According to Chief Learning Officer magazine, leadership accounts for about 14% of team cohesion, and the cohesiveness of a team accounts for 28% of its performance. So, in a department where the revenue goal is $100m, with a cohesive team, they could reach $128m; if they lack cohesion, they could bring $72m – a $56m difference!
Consider how much you can impact a person’s performance, whether they report to you or not. Think of your mood, the way you interact, even the words and tone you use. As humans, we know we have this influence (we do it all the time in our personal lives). Think about using it to influence in a positive way – always remembering that what you say and do, does have an impact on those around you. You can spread poison, or you can spread “the good stuff!” Especially if you are in a management role, your ability to trust, respect, communicate, solve issues and problems – all have a very direct impact on productivity… and quite frankly, it impacts whether you, and others, will enjoy work (which again, impacts productivity)!
Life is short – enjoy work!
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