The second key personal benefit of being approachable is that you live a LONGER and HAPPIER LIFE! Learn a little about the studies and research that backs up this important claim. Then put a big smile on your face – after all, you’re about the be a lot happier and healthier!

The first key business benefit of being approachable is your team engages in Organizational Citizenship Behavior or OCB! Learn a little about the studies and research that backs up this important claim. Then prepare to see cooperation and good deeds increase among your teammates!

The third key business benefit of being approachable is increased retention and lower turnover! The bottom line is that top talent doesn’t stick around if they don’t feel their leader is approachable. Learn a little about the studies and research that backs up this important claim. Then see you top talent stay and thrive.

The second key business benefit of being approachable is increased safety and security at work! Countless tragedies in the workplace would be avoided if leaders were more approachable and if their teams felt more comfortable raising safety concerns. Learn a little about the studies and research that backs up this important claim.

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I like to say WIIFM is everyone’s favorite station. It stands for, “What’s In It For Me?” If you make any change in your life it is because you have a good answer to this question. If you can’t answer it you won’t make any change. So ask yourself: what is in it for me? How will […]