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Practical Leadership & Motivation Tips for Small Business Owners
Lead with Confidence. Motivate with Impact.
The More Than Motivation blog is here for small business owners who’ve found themselves leading a team—and want to get it right. You’ll find practical tips and real-world strategies to build your confidence as a leader, motivate yourself and your team, and create a workplace where people, including you, can thrive.
If you’re ready to grow your business without burning out, you’re in the right place.
The Power of Expectations
4 Steps to Elevating Employee Performance through Positive BeliefsExpectations shape reality. This simple yet profound concept, rooted in Expectations Theory, has far-reaching implications for various aspects of life, from education to the workplace and even with our families.The expectations we hold for others can significantly influence their performance and growth. This article highlights the transformative […]
Transform Your Workplace Wellbeing
The Power of Practicing Positive Regard and Genuineness Ever wondered what separates good leaders from great ones? Or how some people seem to effortlessly uplift those around them and get the very best out of their teams? Is it charisma? Intelligence? Experience? Support? While all of these qualities can certainly contribute to a […]
Nature’s Remedy: How Outdoor Adventures Boost Wellbeing
As Mental Health Awareness Week unfolds, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound impact of my recent three-week break from business to deal with lambing on our croft. This experience has reaffirmed the remarkable healing power of nature and animals on our mental wellbeing. The Crofting Life: Challenges and Joys Crofting life is a […]
Cracking the Communication Code:
How being explicit is the key to unlocking success and fostering wellbeing
Give the gift of ‘belonging’ this Christmas
6 Reasons why the festive season can impact workplace wellbeing. For many of us, the festive season is the most wonderful time of the year – family gatherings, sparkly decorations and joyous celebrations (the parties and the delicious tubs of chocolate). In the workplace, it is often seen as an opportunity to boost team […]
How Employers Can Promote Healthy Habits Among Their Workforce
5 Steps to Boost Positive Workplace Wellbeing and Change Negative Behaviours It’s no secret that a happy and healthy workforce is a productive workforce. 13% more productive in fact, according to research by Oxford University. Pretty obvious when you consider we spend a third of our lives at work. With this, and countless other statistics […]
Start the New Year on the right foot
7 steps to successful workplace wellbeing January’s “New Year’s resolution” season brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities. A chance to evaluate your situation and develop a plan to improve, whether it’s in your personal or work life – and more often than not the constant challenge of balancing the two. It’s also the […]
Why invest in employee wellbeing?
How NOT investing in your staff’s wellbeing could be costing your business There’s no way to sugar-coat it. Job dissatisfaction is at a staggering all-time high, and with over 822,000 people in the UK suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2020/21 (according to the HSE’s stats) it’s no wonder that employees are not only re-evaluating their […]
Changing the way we manage change
How managing change effectively can have a positive impact on workplace wellbeing When we think about change, it is often in terms of the external environment and how that affects our organisation – new technology, changes in legislation, economic recession other such factors. However, also considering internal change and how that affects our employees, their […]
The impact of unclear responsibilities and expectations on people
Why clear workplace roles are responsible for good employee wellbeing and improved efficiency. Many employees wear more hats than can be seen at a royal wedding, carrying out several different duties, often many of them outside their initial job description. This can cause unnecessary confusion and lead to frustration, as well as negatively impact employee […]
Building positive work relationships
How working on relationships takes the stress out of workplace wellbeing I have previously discussed the first three root causes of stress in the workplace and the elements that need managing effectively to promote a healthy wellbeing culture; Demands, Control and Support. This article it’s all about Relationships, and how employers can shift their focus to nurturing relationships in the workplace to […]
Supporting employees to boost workplace wellbeing
How employers can support their staff to ensure a thriving working environment In 1624, John Donne famously penned “No man is an island”. Almost 400 years, and a global pandemic later, his words ring truer than ever: whether it’s in the home, classroom or at work, we all need support every now and again. Encouraging people […]
Surrendering control to fight poor performance
How empowering your workforce encourages autonomy and wellbeing In a previous article, we considered the first of 6 key areas of work that need to be managed well to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace – Demands and the Importance of Managing the Demands on Employees. In this piece, I want to focus on the second area – Control, and […]
The Importance of Managing the Demands on Employees
3 key factors to consider to promote workplace wellbeing I’ve previously shared the 6 key areas of work that need to be managed effectively to promote healthy employee wellbeing, which not only reduces stress and absenteeism but also boosts productivity. In this article, I want to focus on one of these areas that the HSE identify as being critical […]
Root Causes of Stress in the Workplace
6 areas of work to address to promote good employee health and wellbeing The demands of work can be a major source of stress for employees. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recognises this and has put together guidance to help employers understand the sources of workplace stress and how to address them. In this […]
The Importance of Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace
3 things employers can do to create a better mental health culture at work. We spend a staggering third of our lives at work, so it’s no secret that our working life has a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. That’s why it’s important for employers to take a more active role in creating a […]
Is negative language impacting your positive results?
How the use of everyday negative and positive language can affect our personal and professional lives in powerful ways. The use of negative language has cropped up in several coaching conversations this month, so I thought I would share with you some insight into how your language might be holding you back, how to “flip […]
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What Kung Fu Panda Can Teach Small Business Owners About Leadership
When my son was recently laid up with a cold, we reached for comfort — and in our house, that means revisiting old favourites. This time, it was Kung Fu Panda, a DVD we hadn’t dusted off in years. I expected dumpling jokes and nostalgia. I didn’t expect a full-blown masterclass in leadership and the […]