Did Anyone Tell You How Great You Are Today?

Millennials can change company culture for the better

Harvard Business Review | Article | 12′ read

Ursula Kralova – Chief People Officer at Bloomreach, a leading commerce experience cloud that powers the equivalent of 25% of e-commerce in the U.S. and the UK.

What you need to know …

Unlock the power of transparency.

  • The trust that comes with transparency is a two-way street.

Trust employees to be productive from anywhere.

  • Demonstrate that outcomes matter more than the time spent at a desk.

Emphasize autonomy.

  • The more you can empower your team to figure things out on their own, the more they will feel pride and find meaning in their work.

Explain what your company is doing for the greater good.

  • 74% of Gen Z ranked purpose as more important than a pay check at work – a survey from Monster

Focus on the whole employee.

  • Helping them succeed not only in their professional lives but in their personal lives too.

What makes a leader?

Harvard Business Review | Video Slide Deck | 6:59′

What you need to know…

What distinguishes great leaders from adequate ones? 

It’s emotional intelligence.

The ability to monitor your feelings – and those of others – to guide your thoughts and behaviors

5 components of emotional intelligence 

  • Self-awareness
  • Self-regulation
  • Motivation
  • Empathy 
  • Social skill