Be the leader who makes people want to stay

Be the leader who makes people want to stay | practice | 4 must-haves for leadership development programs Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( April 17, 2023 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [Be the leader who makes people want to stay]( [Be the leader who makes people want to stay]( (Tom Werner/Getty Images) Leaders who intentionally develop the skills of their middle managers to be proactive about providing growth opportunities, transparency and open communication are more likely to engage and retain employees. "Employees who feel heard and valued are more likely to want to contribute to projects and do their best work," says leadership consultant Shanna Hocking. Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (4/13) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Regularly ask your employees about their aspirations and how their job is helping them move forward, and adjust as needed, depending on their feedback. "[Show] interest and compassion and [take] mitigating actions before an employee begins to think about leaving," [says Ola Chowning, partner at ISG](. [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [How American Airlines is Navigating Sustainability]( If you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Join us with Jill Blickstein, American Airlines' vice president of sustainability, as we discuss how the latest advancements in SAF, fleet upgrades, and AI technology are creating more sustainable air travel. [Listen now.]( ADVERTISEMENT [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [4 must-haves for leadership development programs]( [4 must-haves for leadership development programs]( (NUMAX3D/Getty Images) Creating a talent pipeline within your own company makes hiring easier and results in happier employees as they see the company investing in their futures, entrepreneur and Microsoft senior business systems analyst Rashan Dixon writes. Successful leadership development programs have clear expectations and measurable objectives and feature mentorships and peer-to-peer support, Dixon notes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (4/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Highlight the important interaction aspects by choosing committed mentors who will personalize the learning relationships, [Dixon writes](. Offer access to the rest of the leaders-in-training cohort so peers can collaborate, build additional skills and thrive even more. [] Smarter Communication [] [Why it's crucial to be on the same page with a teammate]( When two people from one company meet with an outsider, whether pitching a client or networking, the pair needs to be in sync to be effective, says Sales Vice President Sandy Cohen of Union Broadcasting, where team-selling boosts the bottom line. Cohen's tips for radio sales are universal for any three-way conversation and include making sure you team up with the right person and prepare for the meeting together. Full Story: [Barrett Sports Media]( (4/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Make sure the third party views you as a team, with the more senior person verbally showing respect for their colleague, [Cohen says](. Also, listen carefully when your partner is talking so you stay on the same page and add to or enhance, rather than repeat, each other's ideas. 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Stepping back, using illeism or not making emotions personal, can give us the detachment we need to see problems more clearly and arrive more quickly at the right solution. Have you used illeism or detachment to help in your decision-making? [Let me know](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com)! 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]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Sharing SmartBrief on Leadership with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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