Within your reach newsletter: February 14, 2024

We're skipping the mushy stuff to talk about a different kind of love affair… the one between you and your team's potential.

Electives team

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Feb 15, 2024

Purple rectangle with white bold text: Roses are 🔴, violets are 🔵, your team's 🥱, admit it, you are too.

Insights from Ellen Raim, Founder of People MatterWe focus more on solving than preventing People problems.

Happy Valentine’s Day ❣️

We're skipping the mushy stuff to talk about a different kind of love affair… the one between you and your team's potential.

😓 Back-to-back meetings are not a labor of love.

Admit it, a day crammed with endless meetings and a barrage of Slack pings or emails is hardly anyone's dream. The 9-5 grind could use a little less repetition and a bit more inspiration.

💡 Managers people love are more than just meeting facilitators.

We're not under the illusion that you can wave a magic wand and make everyone fall in love with their jobs (or their managers) overnight.

Magic wands aside, it’s possible to transform how employees view their managers… and their meeting invitations.

It's about developing empathetic leaders skilled in effective meeting facilitation, time management and a whole lot more. Discover the 10+ skills today’s managers need.

Proper L&D strategies can elevate managers into leaders who inspire loyalty and enthusiasm. Which means employees stick around — not just because they have to, but because they want to. 💗

Explore our manager training library, then schedule a call so we can map out custom solutions for your team’s growth.

🔥 High-performance culture ≠ burnout.

High-performance culture sounds like a buzzword. But here's the thing: creating an engaged, motivated environment is achievable.

And no, it doesn't require selling your soul, implementing draconian measures or burning out the entire team. You just need a bit of trust and an intelligent strategy.

💪 A strong team is your foundation for success.

No crystal ball? Investing in your team — especially your managers — is vital for navigating present challenges and future uncertainties with confidence. That’s because strengthening your team's skills prepares people to handle whatever comes their way.

Discover our latest class collections:

Remote Synergy: Boost collaborative efficiency.
Peak Performance: Listen to athletes spill the beans on mental toughness. (Spoiler: it’s more than just protein shakes and early morning jogs.)
Exploring Leadership Styles: Help your employees find their leadership groove.

👏 Celebrate National Employee Appreciate Day on March 1st!

Ramp up the gratitude and celebrate your team with style. Need ideas? We recommend fun team activities, unique perks or a subscription to Electives Membership.