In this final episode of the miniseries on the four Cs of Employee Engagement, Kate discusses how to build a sense of community within teams. She outlines the five key elements of community—connection, recognition, psychological safety, shared purpose, and inclusion—and provides practical tips for leaders to foster these within their teams.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Community Building

00:25 Recap of the Four Cs Miniseries

01:20 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

01:52 Defining Community in the Workplace

02:36 The Importance of Community at Work

03:17 Five Key Ingredients of Community

03:52 Building Connection and Recognition

05:12 Fostering Psychological Safety

06:09 Creating a Shared Purpose

07:00 Promoting Inclusion

07:36 Common Traps That Destroy Community

08:26 Practical Steps to Build Community

09:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

09:43 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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In this third part of a mini-series on the four key elements of team engagement, Kate explores the topic of control in leadership. She focusses on how to empower your team without abandoning them, breaking down the importance of giving your team the right amount of control, how to do it effectively, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Empowering Leadership

00:24 The Four Cs of Team Engagement

01:07 Diving into Control

01:12 Linda's Management Style

01:58 Defining Control in Leadership

03:51 Common Leadership Pitfalls

04:41 Practical Framework for Delegation

07:06 Building a Culture of Ownership

09:04 Self-Check for Leaders

09:31 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this second episode of the Four Cs of Employee Engagement mini-series, Kate discusses the importance of challenging team members in a way that promotes growth without overwhelm. Exploring the concept of the comfort-stretch-panic model she provides practical strategies for introducing healthy challenges in the workplace.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction and Program Announcement

00:49 Exploring the Four Cs Leadership Model

01:19 Understanding the Importance of Challenge

01:25 Linda's Approach to Challenging Her Team

03:23 The Sweet Spot: Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones

05:19 Practical Ideas for Introducing Healthy Challenge

06:47 The Role of Psychological Safety in Challenge

07:38 Recognizing and Addressing Panic Zone Signs

08:19 Encouraging Effort and Self-Trust

09:06 Challenge for Leaders and Conclusion

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