How to Build Connection with Your Team Members - With Jess Podgajny

Workplace belonging is critical to employee retention, happiness, & productivity. In fact, a study found that employees with a strong sense of belonging have a 56% higher level of overall job performance. Building and maintaining a strong connection with your team members is probably something you're thinking about a lot. We are going through times when people are resigning more frequently than in the past. Plus,  working remotely or in a hybrid structure is something we're still trying to make work. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, I am joined by Jess Podgajny. Jess is a mom, a culture creator, a podcast host, and the co-founder and CEO of LLUNA, a technology that supports teams who work in the hybrid space. This episode is for you if you'd like to be a leader who creates a connected, inclusive team and if you're interested in learning how to use each of your team members' unique strengths. And of course, we'll also be touching on the challenges of remote and hybrid workplaces and the specific factors to be aware of if you want to make the most out of this new flexible model of work. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Hello LLUNA - the team operating system driven by personal user manuals and smart dashboards"56% higher level of overall job performance from employees with a strong sense of belonging." - Research conducted by BetterUp   Jess Podgajny - view my POP [email protected] linkedin.com/in/jessicapodgajny twitter.com/llunalife instagram.com/llunalife facebook.com/llunalife   Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11 — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — Episode 130: User Guides (AKA ReadMes) Episode 98: Leading a Hybrid Team Episode 19: The Importance of Trust in Leadership – With Brian Harmans — WHAT’S NEXT? — Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you. — CHAPTERS — 00:00 Preview 02:31 Meet Jess Podgajny 05:16 Meet LLUNA - your team operating system 09:35 The best way to work with someone changes in seasons 14:44 Building trust in a team and identifying values 18:49 Connect your employees to a purpose 22:39 How to be successful with hybrid work 28:24 Empathize and try to accommodate 30:53 Fostering a sense of belonging 34:18 Learn more about LLUNA* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.