Leadership Institute at Columbus State University

  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021, which is why you’ve probably heard the phrase The Great Resignation in the past weeks. There are millions of jobs open nationwide, and it’s the highest it’s been in this country’s history. In this COVID and Great Resignation era, managers need to be intentional in having more meaningful conversations. That means understanding employees’ career aspirations. Even their passion outside of the office that could cross over to their everyday work life. “The Great Resignation is pushing managers to give great feedback and advance people’s careers,” says Nathan Blain at Korn Ferry.  But, in addition to advancing careers, people are searching for more flexibility, more belongingness, and overall more of a lifestyle fit. What can employers do to retain their talent? Find the story To help talent re-discover their spark, collect stories from highly engaged employees or stakeholders. The

  Are you selfish if you put yourself first? If the answer is yes, this is no surprise because of how society labels putting yourself first. These labels should be terminated, if you're wondering why then continue reading. We asked our social media friends who they consider the most important person in their life, 8 out of 10 people said either a family member or a close friend. Does anyone consider themselves as the primary option? We asked a few other people, and to our surprise, the answer was no. When I think about the same question, my immediate response is ME, and a few judged me for ME being MY first preference. There are so many things that will go great if you consider yourself from time to time.  Family and friends are important too, but can they be happy if you’re not happy with yourself? I didn’t hesitate to make this point to my family. They understand that if I cannot be happy with myself, then I cannot make them happy.  Besides, the way people treat you is based on h