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Every business needs engaged and motivated employees in order to thrive. All business managers know that employees who are motivated are less likely to have time off for stress related issues, are likely to be vastly more productive and less likely to resign and move on. Something that can prove difficult is empowering employees to [...]

This article is written by the developers of the PassionWorks!™ engagement model. PassionWorks!™ is at the heart of our Employee Engagement and Passionate Leadership courses. It is based on in-depth research into the nature and components of passion – or engagement – at work. That research led directly to a new definition of passion at [...]

To open up an interesting conversation with your team and to check-in on each person’s PassionFlow!™ (PF) as well as the overall team’s PF, try the following activity:

Draw our PassionWorks!™ Model on a flipchart.
Next, ask each person to think about what phase they think the team is in, predominantly. What is the primary phase at [...]

Leading with passion and for passion is essential. Being able to share your own passion for something is one thing, but being able to lead others so that they are able to consistently experience passion in what they do, is something else entirely.
Passion, in a work context, is one of those misunderstood phenomena. As a [...]

Why should you care whether or not your people have any passion for their work?
The answer to that is that when people care about what they are doing they work with more commitment, energy and inspiration. Anthony Landale reports on a key business issue.
We all want more out of our work. That, surely, is the [...]

When you are recruiting top talent do you consider whether candidates have any passion for their work? Anthony Landale reports on an issue that is rising up the recruitment and retention agenda.
I read an interesting statement the other day. Apparently most people thought that they were capable of improving their performance at work by at [...]

By Jacqueline Throop-Robinson – CEO, PassionWorks!™ Inc.
It’s not easy for leaders to meet all the expectations placed upon them by shareholders, Board members, and employees, especially when times are tough. It’s not enough to meet your targets anymore; most leaders need to exceed to feel secure. So, most leaders I know work hard… very hard… [...]

Do you know how to help managers bring their passion to work? Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine, looks at why this is important, what’s involved and how trainers and facilitators can bring a commercial edge to an emotional subject.
I was speaking to a trainer the other day. On his courses he asks delegates how [...]

Motivating employees is vital if employers are to achieve maximum performance, productivity, loyalty and levels of engagement. Motivation is not just a management tactic; it’s a personal responsibility in any individual’s life. In business the overall culture and quality of the organisation’s management are key drivers, there are lots of other ‘carrots’ available to employers [...]

Why is engagement so important at work? Because it inspires others to follow your lead. But you can’t engage other people unless you are engaged yourself. Here Anthony Landale looks at how you can bring your best to your business in 2009.
What state of mind do your colleagues typically bring to work? Are they full [...]

Arguably the No.1 management skill is to be able to engage, motivate and inspire people at work. Achieve that small matter and both great performance and outstanding results are inevitable; fail in this area and you will notice how quickly talent and knowledge leave the organisation. So how can managers develop this essential skill?

Is your passion for work likely to suffer because of the economic slowdown? Anthony Landale considers why this is a leadership issue that is more relevant than ever.
Are you energised by your work? Do you have a passion for what you do? Are you pursuing a big dream?
In the past few years we’ve heard [...]

Recent surveys show that attracting and retaining top talent is the number one people-issue for executives.
According to a recent survey by Gallup (UK):

19% of employees are engaged and productive

61% are ‘not engaged’ (not committed to their roles and would leave with the right opportunity)

20% are ‘actively disengaged’ (negative in the workplace)

What this means for [...]