Consulting Solutions - Yvonne Kinney

Employee motivation tip incoming … meaningful change only requires five minutes of your day! Motivation isn’t rocket science — it’s human science. And sometimes the smallest actions create the biggest impact. Try these five-minute motivation boosters at work this week: ??→ Send a specific note of appreciation highlighting how someone’s work connected to your team and company’s larger purpose. ??→ Grant a team member decision-making authority over an aspect of their next project. ??→ During a 1:1 with your team, ask about a skill someone wants to develop, then brainstorm one opportunity to practice it. ??→ During an upcoming team meeting, share a customer story that demonstrates your team’s impact. "True motivation doesn’t come from what you give — it comes from what you inspire." (SM) #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeMotivation

Resilient businesses anticipate change. One of the most overlooked strategies for building long-term resilience? Harnessing the two phases of intelligence, outlined by Arthur C. Brooks (2022), that evolve throughout our careers: ? Fluid Intelligence → Fuels innovation, adaptability, and problem-solving; most prominent in early-career professionals. ? Crystallized Intelligence → Drives strategic thinking, mentorship, and wisdom; a key asset in seasoned leaders. To achieve organizational resilience, it’s important to structure your leadership, innovation, and decision-making processes to intentionally blend these intelligence phases. Read our latest article to learn more. #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalResilience #WorkforceStrategy #BusinessGrowth

When is micromanagement actually productive? Our recent LinkedIn poll reveals: ?? 50% of respondents selected crisis management ?? 50% selected training/onboarding ?? 0% believe it works for high-stakes projects Research confirms this — micromanagement can be effective in short bursts when precision or guidance is critical, but becomes damaging as a default leadership style. Research shows it reduces trust and increases turnover over time (Baard et al., 2015). The key? Knowing when to step in and when to step back as a leader. Focusing on fostering trust, autonomy, and clear communication leads to stronger, more resilient teams. Read more about the research on micromanagement in our article: https://lnkd.in/ee5QVvtu Reference cited: Baard, P. P., Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2015). Intrinsic need satisfaction: A motivational basis of performance and well-being in work settings. Journal of Applied Psychology, 81(6), 580–590. https://lnkd.in/ekd_QRcK #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #Micromanagement

Newsflash: Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all. People are not IKEA furniture. You can’t follow the same manual for everyone. What motivates one employee might frustrate another. In my presentation for?Insperity Loyalty Program?on “Debunking Employee Motivation,” I unpacked how personalized strategies like Motivation Mapping can help leaders: ?????- Understand what drives each person on a team. ?????- Align their work with their unique motivators. ?????- Increase engagement, loyalty, and performance. How would it feel if you knew exactly how to inspire your high achievers, your creative thinkers, and your steady rockstars in ways that resonate with them personally? I can help you get there. Let’s connect. #MotivationMapping #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeMotivation

Great opportunity yesterday to speak with the group of clients and partners at Insperity Loyalty Program on debunking employee motivation.?Thank you Liz Grussing, CBPA for the invite. Leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering environments where individuals thrive, and I look forward to seeing how these insights support continued success. Let’s continue empowering teams to reach their full potential! #employeemotivation?#workplaceculture?#employeeengagement

Want to know the not-so-secret ingredient that 98% of Fortune 500 companies rely on? (Hint: It’s not another AI tool!) Mentoring. Mentored employees are 5X more likely to climb the corporate ladder! But that’s just the appetizer... We’re diving into why the world’s most successful companies are making mentorship a key component of leadership development. If you’re curious how your organization can follow suit, check out our new article on how to build mentorship into your company culture. #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment

Think fear drives results? Think again. Here’s the truth: Fear may light a fire under employees temporarily, but it extinguishes trust, creativity, and long-term success. In my upcoming session, “Debunking Employee Motivation,” I’ll be exploring how to build trust-based teams that thrive. Here’s a sneak peek: - Replace fear with psychological safety, an environment where employees feel secure taking risks. - Recognize effort publicly. Small actions like shoutouts build big trust. - Map motivations to individual drivers like autonomy, mastery, or purpose. If you’re ready to move your organization from a survival mindset to a thriving workplace, let’s talk about bringing this session to your team. #Leadership #EmployeeMotivation #CompanyCulture

Just as a marathon runner can’t perform at their peak when their energy is depleted, leaders can’t navigate the business wilderness when they’re running on empty. The relentless pace of decision-making and the always-on digital world are silently draining our leaders’ most vital resource: their brain health. Think of your cognitive, social, and emotional reserves as your leadership fuel tank. When it runs low, even the most skilled individuals can find themselves struggling to chart the course ahead. But there’s a solution: organizations can use positive psychology initiatives to help keep their leaders’ engines running smoothly. Discover how to keep your leadership team’s mental fuel tanks optimized in our latest article. #LeadershipDevelopment #BrainHealth #PositivePsychology #EmployeeResilience

Micromanagement: While it should generally be used sparingly to avoid stifling creativity and autonomy, recognizing its benefits in specific situations can lead to more effective leadership. We want to hear your perspective. Cast your vote below and share your thoughts in the comments. #Micromanagement #EmployeeProductivity #EmployeeEngagement

When a key leader transitions out of their role, it’s more than just a change in title; it’s an opportunity to intentionally shape the future of your organization. In Part 2 of our series on transitioning key roles, we dive into critical considerations for effective changes in leadership, including: ? Supporting outgoing leaders with purposeful next steps ? Onboarding incoming leaders to drive innovation ? Leveraging the strengths of both fluid and crystallized intelligence, drawing on Professor Arthur Brooks' (2022) framework Read the full article to learn more. What strategies have worked for your organization during leadership transitions? #LeadershipTransitions #SuccessionPlanning #KnowledgeTransfer #BusinessContinuity