7 ‘brutal’ leadership truths we all need to hear

We all want engaged employees. However, the harsh reality is only about 30 percent of U.S. employees are engaged in their work. The only thing good about this number is how much it can be increased – and that’s where good leadership comes into play.

In the words of Marcel Schwantes, principal and founder of Leadership From the Core, “people leave managers, not companies.” It is up to us to recognize what employees need and want. “You don’t manage people; you lead people and manage the work,” Schwantes adds.

He lists seven “brutal truths about leadership” and exactly what is required to motivate and inspire our employees – on a “human, emotional, and psychological level.”  The “truths” include:

 

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