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Traditional leaders did not seek to honor feelings. In fact, for decades, leaders saw feelings as a weakness in the workplace. Logic, commitment, hard work, and sacrifice were king! Well it\u2019s decades later now and the nature of work and the workers have changed. Leaders must engage employees ideas, creativity, and commitment. And to do that they must honor feelings to lead morale. Here\u2019s how. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Leaders, Honor Feelings to Engage Employees <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Feelings are a part of who your employees are. When you honor their feelings, you show respect that is essential to employee morale. If you are picturing long involved emotional moments that steal time from results, change your image. That\u2019s not the issue. All employees know that they must get work done. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your focus needs to be on recognizing the positive emotions that get things done AND being considerate of their feelings in tough times. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Honor Feelings <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Acknowledge the feeling and its impact.<\/strong> If your employee is excited that their new idea is being implemented, celebrate it with them. This is far better than saying \u201cthat\u2019s what we\u2019re paying you for.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Recognize when an employee is struggling.<\/strong> Ask how they are feeling. \u201cIf you need a listening ear, let me know.\u201d These moments can prevent a small problem from growing into a bigger one that blocks results. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Accept that different personality types express feelings differently. <\/strong> So often leaders minimize amiable and expressive types because they express more emotion than analytic and driver types. But remember, that morale is not built on results. It\u2019s built on respect and dignity. When you make any employee feel less than others, you are crushing teamwork. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Address disrespect between teammates. <\/strong> Watch for cliques, passive aggressive bullies, and mavericks who do whatever they want. What happens between teammates affects results. If some are running over other\u2019s feelings, address it. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Create a culture of respect for feelings and results. <\/strong> This culture embodies individual accountability for the impact each has on others as well as team commitment to results. It\u2019s not only doable, it\u2019s essential! It\u2019s very different from a culture where people think \u201cI\u2019m not responsible for how you feel.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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