Ep 21: David Ulrich – How meaning and belonging pay big dividends in the workplace

Believe it or not, social isolation is a leading cause of death—ahead of high blood pressure, fast foods, alcohol, and obesity.People need meaning in their work. They need a sense of belonging. They need compelling answers to their “why” questions. Like most humans, workers listen to that internal radio station WIIFM—“What’s In It For Me?”David Ulrich offers wise insights on how to create a workplace culture that genuinely engages the heads, hearts, and hopes of the people who are expected to produce great products and services. BusinessWeek ranked him as the #1 management educator and guru. HR Magazine named him the most influential HR thinker of the decade.Building a purpose-driven culture can sometimes feel slow. But determined focus on a handful of key issues (for example, helping people connect the dots between their work and the benefits that work provides to others) can make a world of difference in both engagement and productivity.* Leadership is not what you do. It’s how what you do helps others do what they do better.* Leaders are “meaning makers.” They help people catch the vision of how their work really matters.* Getting crystal clear on your personal “brand”—what you want to be known for—can help you navigate through the various stages of your career.* What can you do to help create an environment in your organization in which people feel a genuine sense of belonging?* What can you do to encourage people in your organization to “disagree better”—to make it safe to offer differing views in a spirit of mutual respect? What effect might this have on innovation and productivity?* How can you effectively adopt David’s four Bs in your service as a leader or aspiring leader? (Believe, Become, Be safe, Belong) Get full access to LeaderSHOP at podcast.leadershop.net/subscribe