We all know people who go shopping when they’re having a bad day: that’s what they to do to change their circumstances and attitude. There are lots of reasons any of us have a bad day and getting up and doing something is the best antidote to any of them. For me, the best part of any day – good or bad, was going for a walk on the floor, interacting with employees, answering questions, providing coaching, and finding out what was going on with them. Leaders who are office bound miss the important nuances that can best be seen and understood while interacting with their employees in their workspaces. I often worried that employees thought a visit to HR was like going to the principal’s office in school, and that was another good reason to walk around and talk to them where they worked instead. If you’re onsite, take as many walks around your workplace as you can, and if not, with the use of employee apps and Zoom-like connections, even the most remote leader can find ways to connect with employees directly. Either way, when meeting with employees, be passionately engaged with them. Interacting with your employees is a great way to change how you’re feeling today.
Joan Baez (born 1941): American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist
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