Want your team in the office? Give them a better view

Want your team in the office? Give them a better view | practice (split each time) | Go old school in your next speech and use note cards Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( July 11, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](   Leading the Way [] [Want your team in the office? Give them a better view]( [Want your team in the office? Give them a better view]( (Westend61/Getty Images) When it comes to offering perks to get employees to come back to the office, research by Emmy van Esch, a management lecturer at the University of Auckland, found the most compelling reason to return was a nice view from the office window. The study found that views that are too busy, such as urban landscapes, caused stress, but "mystery" views, such as mountains, or "coherent" views like symmetrical skyscrapers, contributed to a feeling of well-being. Full Story: [The Conversation]( (7/7) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Perks such as mindfulness training or gym memberships require employees to make time to show up, but finding ways to improve the view from your office window [provides a passive way to create a sense of well-being](, van Esch notes. "We often feel better when exposed to the outdoor environment." [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Go old school in your next speech and use note cards]( [Go old school in your next speech and use note cards]( (Douglas Sacha/Getty Images) The next time you're giving a presentation or need to remember numbers or other details on the fly, go old school and put all that information down on note cards, writes executive coach John Baldoni, and he includes four tips on how to build an effective deck. "Having them ready will free your mind to focus on what's important," writes Baldoni. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (7/10) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Build your note cards by sketching out essential points, the data needed to back them up and [a couple of personal stories to build rapport with your audience](, Baldoni advises. "Before speaking to an audience of two or more, review the content. Revise regularly to keep them fresh." [] [Read more]( from John Baldoni on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [Use good messaging to get your team to sing in harmony]( While watching musician Jacob Collier create a sense of connection and common purpose with his live audience by teaching them how to sing in harmony with him during songs, Tia Over, a partner at Spring Green Communications, noted some techniques that leaders can use to communicate their message to employees effectively. First, choose a good "soloist" -- like the CEO or other manager -- to deliver the core message and then make sure that each team member clearly knows their role so they can "sing along," Over writes. Full Story: [Ragan]( (7/9) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: When employees receive too many details -- [especially if the information doesn't apply to them]( -- it can cause stress and frustration, making them sing "off key," Over notes. 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Certainly, not every office environment can offer the kind of views van Esch's study shows are best for well-being. Still, managers can encourage their team members to take afternoon walks or step outside more frequently for some fresh air and a change of scenery. Those afternoon walks left me refreshed and ready to get back to work. If this newsletter helps you, please tell your colleagues, friends or anyone who can benefit. Forward them this email, or [send this link](. What topics do you see in your daily work that I should know about? Do you have praise? Criticism? [Drop me a note](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com). And don't forget to send me photos of your pets, your office and where you spend your time off. [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Sharing SmartBrief on Leadership with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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