Chris, thanks so much for your views from a coach's standpoint. Sounds like you're playing a part in bringing solutions.
Stay tuned for a review on "Escape from Corporate America." This book is full of alternatives for brilliant people who just don't fit the mold.
Hi Robyn,
Many organisation do of course leave it to chance. One answer is to reward behavour through a balanced scorecard for example. However I think the best way is for the most senior leaders to really be 'walking the talk' and behaving like real role models.
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Tinu, when you knew your work was appreciated, you obviously enjoyed it more. When we find joy on the job we don't mind the effort at all. Your comment illustrates that both emotional and intellectual stimulation are needed to really engage us at work.
Thanks so much for returning to answer my question!
Hi Robyn,
It wasn't one particular manager. It was that regardless of pay, I always worked twice as hard when I knew it was appreciated.
Thanks for the good wishes, I'm always happy for all the luck I can get... or make. 
Chris, I so agree that management skills can't be "left to chance" - especially those that energize employees' gifts and talents. Since 75% of employees are looking for other work, you have to know that many managers are missing the boat and losing best talent.
Developing a more democratic leadership style works against the "take charge" management wired into many brains. Change is needed in the whole organization and Professional Development done extremely well helps. Done poorly, it is simply another "yawning session" for employees. And, such major change doesn't occur in a day's session!
What's your greatest challenge in this area?
I appreciate your visit and your very thoughtful comment!
Thank you, Tinu. It's great to e-meet you as well since we share interests in how to lead well and energize employees.
What did your day job manager do especially well that helped you to enjoy your work?
All the best in your new role as an employer!
Great to have you visit and comment, too!
I really agree that the role of the manager is really important. However, organisations often leave this to chance in my view. I think that it is the 'performance management' community in an organisation that can have the most influence. If they are not equipped by the organisation to do their job as coaches, career advisors etc then it is just down to luck.... Also, it's important to give these people the time to do their job properly and to recognise the contribution this makes to the organisation as a whole!
Chris
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"Interestingly, this research shows the relationship with an employee's manager is the most powerful driver of all." It always was for me when I had a day job. As I look forward to becoming an employer, I always want to stay on top of my management skills. Great to e-meet you Robyn!
Brad, I find that as others share their perspectives, they often trigger ideas in my brain, which build on their input. So not only do businesses need the brainpower of employees, but leaders need to be open to sales people, customer service and customers to keep adjusting for current markets. Taking all of this into perspective builds on the best from a wide spectrum of brainpower. I value your wisdom, Brad!
Robyn, the statistic that 75% of employees are looking at other opportunities should be extremely troubling to business leaders, and a clear indication something is wrong. There does seem to be a split in management philosophy between a command-and-control model and a participative approach. I can tell you that in my experience developing Web sites and marketing programs, the best ideas came from sales people, customer service, and (believe it or not!) customers. Many a time, these ideas weren't theoretically sound or even made complete sense, but they worked.
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