Sally Percy
Business #journalist and #author of three books. #Forbes contributor. #Ghostwriter. Mother of two. Loves #dogs! #Novelist
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3 days ago |
forbes.com | Sally Percy
Less than a quarter of employees globally are engaged at workgettyLast year the percentage of engaged employees globally fell to 21% from 23% in 2023, with manager engagement tumbling to 27% from 30%, according to the Gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2025 Report. What’s more, this loss of engagement cost the world economy a staggering US$438 billion in lost productivity. So, as work demands continue to mount, how can leaders ensure their teams are energized, motivated and committed to work?
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3 weeks ago |
forbes.com | Sally Percy
To reset you need to connect with your coregettyMid-year is a good time for leaders to evaluate both their personal and professional progress since January. Your goals may have shifted over the course of the year as priorities and circumstances have evolved. Or perhaps you’re not as close to achieving your New Year’s resolutions as you might have hoped? A mid-year reset is a good opportunity to take stock of what you’ve done so far and where you want to go next.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Sally Percy
Today’s leaders are operating in a challenging business climate, often with squeezed budgets and stretched resources. At the same time, they are under huge pressure to innovate, perform and deliver results. Given that many leaders are unable to secure more budget or more people to achieve their objectives, how can they draw on the resources they already have at their disposal to drive real business value? Here are five ways leaders can make the most of what they already have:1.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Sally Percy
Toxic managers are a common feature of toxic workplaces. These are leaders who undermine their teams’ performance by damaging their confidence, productivity and wellbeing. Examples of toxic manager behavior include setting unrealistic expectations, micromanaging, picking favorites, public criticism, taking credit for other people’s ideas and blaming others for their mistakes. Their actions can be hard to predict and they specialize in creating fear and uncertainty.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Sally Percy
What do elite athletes and exceptional business leaders have in common? Both thrive on pressure, adaptability and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Former soccer player David Beckham, former tennis player Serena Williams and former basketball player Michael Jordan are three examples of professional athletes who have put skills honed in the sporting arena to good use in the boardroom. Organizations and their leaders can undoubtedly learn powerful lessons from the world of elite sport.
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