SUMMER LEADERSHIP TIPS: LITTLE THINGS GO A LONG WAY

As with any aspect of life, the power of small deposits over time cannot be underestimated. As the phrase goes, “little things go a long way.” This principle also applies to team development, where small actions can yield significant results. This summer, we challenge you to explore how simple gestures can foster camaraderie and enhance leadership effectiveness.

Understanding the Impact of Small Gestures

First, let’s discuss impact. Just like with financial building, where you make small investments that accumulate to large returns over time, the same can be done with team building. Small actions in leadership can profoundly impact team dynamics. By prioritizing simple yet meaningful gestures, leaders can cultivate a positive and cohesive work environment that fosters productivity and morale among team members.

Many businesses turn to massive team-building events to enhance their teams. While this certainly has its benefits, it can often end up sapping its employees’ energy and mental state when they have to participate in weekend retreats or week-long seminars. This summer, shift your focus away from elaborate and expensive team-building events. Instead, consider embracing the theory of frequent, low-key interactions to strengthen team camaraderie.

Leaders can nurture a sense of belonging and collaboration among team members by incorporating small yet impactful practices into daily routines. Let us share with you five fun summer leadership tips you can implement this coming season in your business.

Implementing Summer Leadership Tips for Enhanced Camaraderie

Here are five summer leadership tips to infuse camaraderie into your team dynamics:

1. Leave a few minutes at the front end of each meeting for a fun or thoughtful icebreaker question to curate greater connection. 
2. Find ways to incorporate a few Friday afternoon virtual games into your schedule to relieve stress at the end of the week.
3. Celebrate the teammate who initiated the most face-to-face conversations or phone calls instead of sending emails or Team messages each week to reward connection building.
4. Organize themed team rituals to create excitement for group time, like “Throwback Thirsty Thursday,” where teammates enjoy non-alcoholic happy hour drinks and listen to someone’s “Time Capsule” playlist from their Spotify.
5. Host weekly “Summer Coffee with TED” sessions where you allow the team to spend 15 minutes one morning a week to share a cup of coffee while watching top-rated TED talks for knowledge sharing and connection.

Prioritize Your Employees All Year Long

Of course, doing these things just one or two times will not be enough to make a difference. The path to greater camaraderie among team members starts with consistent action. As you test out these summer leadership tips, determine which ones mesh the best with your team. Listen to new ideas of alternative methods and design an action plan you can take all year long.

It doesn’t have to be complicated or cost extensive time or money. Just pick up a few small actions and stick to them. Remember, quantity is the path to quality when it comes to deepening relationships.

Want even more engagement from your employees? We at PeopleWorks International can help! Book a consultation with us today to learn  more about our employee engagement services.