Reflections – July 2018

Here at Reflectivity, we are avid readers. Here are our recommendations for the month of July, along with our reflections on them.

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How to build a kinder workplace when its leaders don’t

Company culture stems from actions and not from words. To have a great working environment, encourage, train and reward behaviours that lead to collaboration and productivity. Being put in a leadership position does not inherently bestow a set of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Developing skills such as listening and providing constructive feedback will enable having and growing a great culture.

They posted my job online. I was getting fired.

How a person functions inside a corporation are based on what the organization considers as normal. This leads us to Josh’s story where the behaviour can only be explained by saying it is acceptable in that environment. Should that behaviour ever be acceptable?

7 skills that aren’t about to be automated

There are a lot of unknowns about how the ever-increasing amount of automation will change our society. Is our society going to turn into a dystopian world like in The Matrix or The Terminator? Or will it turn into Star Trek where people don’t worry about money anymore and are focused on advancing humanity and making themselves better? Don’t lose sight of what you can bring to a position. Your value can be far greater than just getting tasks done. Build your people skills from listening and observing, providing feedback, and coaching others.

Developing these 5 habits will make you a once-in-a-career leader to employees

Everyone should aspire to have these habits and not just people in leadership. Developing these habits throughout your career will improve yourself, improve people on your team, and better prepare you for leadership positions.