11 actions leaders can take to heal company rifts

11 actions leaders can take to heal company rifts | practice (split each time) | Use emotional intelligence to connect deeply with teams Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( April 29, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [11 actions leaders can take to heal company rifts]( [11 actions leaders can take to heal company rifts]( (gmast3r/Getty Images) A rift between leadership and employees can cause low morale, a decline in productivity and talent leaving, writes Vlad Vaiman, a professor and associate dean at the School of Management of California Lutheran University, who suggests leaders prioritize clear communication, address ongoing conflicts, reemphasize common values and be open to hearing and acting on feedback. "Senior executives have a critical role in ensuring that employee grievances are addressed in a sensible and equitable manner, fostering a culture of fairness and responsiveness," Vaiman notes. Full Story: [C-Suite Quarterly (Los Angeles)]( (4/2024) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Other actions leaders can take to mend divisions include [deeply listening to the concerns of employees](, celebrating their achievements and championing diversity and equity. Vaiman writes. "Senior leaders must be vigilant in identifying and addressing biases, ensuring that the organization's culture is one of inclusivity and respect for diversity." Online Master's in Artificial Intelligence Various industries have been transformed by AI. Purdue's online Master's in Artificial Intelligence equips students with these in-demand skills, providing hands-on experiences and preparing students for emerging careers in artificial intelligence. 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You can do that by [knowing what motivates your team members](, noticing when they're disengaged and starting a conversation to find the root cause, Miller Perkins advises. [] [Why a great boss isn't a friend or therapist]( "A great boss is neither your best friend nor your psychotherapist," writes Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the chief innovation officer at ManpowerGroup, who emphasizes that the best manager is the one who knows your professional aspirations well enough to give you the opportunities to need to grow. That, Chamorro-Premuzic asserts, "requires a solid understanding of how you fit in, what functional and psychological role you play, and how to improve your performance." 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