6 characteristics of a culture of good communication

Keep your workers by aligning values | 3 pillars of a successful business ecosystem | Read more from Weaving Influence authors on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( June 2, 2022 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [Keep your workers by aligning values]( Employers can attract and retain workers by emphasizing employee purpose, well-being and values, advises Paula Kiger, vice president of special projects at Digimentors, a social media consultancy. "Be overt in letting your potential employees know what your company's values at work are, especially if you're finding it difficult to hire people right now," Kiger writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (5/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [3 pillars of a successful business ecosystem]( Companies that focus on collaboration across departments to create a holistic experience for both customers and employees will create more value and engagement for all stakeholders, writes Jodi Starkman, the executive director of the Innovation Resource Center for Human Resources. Starkman writes that aligning mindsets, behaviors and business structures can create an ecosystem for success. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (6/1) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Read more]( from Weaving Influence authors on SmartBrief on Leadership News, Without Motives "I was so frustrated with the politics in the news — constant opinions from the left and right in the reporting. 1440 is refreshing — just straight reporting, without any bias or slant." 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Full Story: [Chief Executive]( (5/26) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Smarter Communication [] [Tread lightly when giving a boss feedback]( Before giving feedback to people who hold higher positions in your organization, make sure they're open to hearing from you, deliver it clearly and without judgment and focus on how suggested changes will improve outcomes for them and the team, writes Liz Kislik. "It can be uncomfortable for anyone, no matter how self-aware or self-regulating, to be corrected or criticized, so the possibility of backlash always exists," Kislik writes. Full Story: [Liz Kislik Associates]( (5/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [6 characteristics of a culture of good communication]( Leaders can create a culture of good communication if they make it safe to tell the truth and are empathetic toward others but also have the ability to critically examine all ideas, writes John Spence. "A perfect example of a communication culture like this is Microsoft, where they expect you to poke and prod ideas aggressively," Spence writes. Full Story: [John Spence]( (5/31) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our partners - [Top 10 Development Goals for Better Leadership]( - [Looking for a Job? 50+ Tips for Job Search Success]( - [Elevate your business writing and make a strong impression]( - [Quick Reference Guide – Time Management]( - [Quick Reference Guide – Office 365 Essentials]( [] In Their Own Words [] [What this veteran board member looks for in CEOs]( Internal CEO candidates who have a good grasp of the company's culture and display respect and humility will get the nod from Wolfgang Sauerzapf, a veteran business leader and board director, over external candidates, he says. In some cases, candidates may have the required technical knowledge, "but the cultural aspect outweighs everything else," Sauerzapf says. Full Story: [LinkedIn]( (6/1) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Daily Diversion [] [Photos of mountain adventurers take top prizes in contest]( A photo of a ski jumper turning in midair as the sun sets on the slopes of a Catalan ski resort, taken by Yhabril Moro, has won the top prize in the 2022 International Mountain Photo Contest. Other winning images include a skier in the Canadian Rockies framed by the opening of an ice cave and four bikers silhouetted against the moon in a scene that looks like it could be from "E.T." Full Story: [DIYPhotography]( (5/30) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Editor's Note [] More insights from SmartBrief SmartBrief publishes original analysis and insights in addition to its more than 200 [free email newsletters](. 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