Episode 104: Everyone Needs Their Person: The Hidden Power of Relationships at Work
Episode 104
Everyone Needs Their Person: The Hidden Power of Relationships at Work
Episode Summary
When a good employee quits without warning, the reason often comes down to who they had at work, or who they didn't. People with a trusted person at work are more engaged and far more likely to raise a problem than quietly hand in their notice. A five-minute check-in or a buddy for your next new hire can make the difference.
Key Points:
Everyone needs one trusted person at work, and people who have that connection are far more engaged in their jobs.
When people have strong relationships at work, they raise problems and frustrations instead of quietly walking out the door.
Leaders can build connection by noticing who's on the edges, pairing new hires with a buddy, and making small check-ins part of regular team meetings.
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About Jacquie:
Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.
Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.
In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.
