OCTOBER 2022

You're leading through a recession, managing change and dealing with quiet quitters. You're encouraging a return-to-office, eliminating waste and giving motivational nudges. Some of your team is on board, but some of them aren't, and you're likely dealing with some personnel challenges. 

HEADLINES 

1. If someone is misbehaving, you're either coaching it or allowing it to happen! LISTEN READ 
2. Avoiding a problem only distances you from the solution. LISTEN READ 
3. "Quiet firing" is a passive-aggressive way to get someone to quit - don't do it! LISTEN READ 
4. 50% of remote workers have a side hustle or other full-time gig. :-( LISTEN READ 

KEY STATISTICS 

• 45% of Americans have a side hustle 
• 5% of Americans are "over-employed" 

WORTH A LOOK 

• Is over-employment real?
• Overemployed.com 
• "Quite firing" is nothing new 

Q4 LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES TO ANTICIPATE 

• World events, the U.S. mid-term elections, holidays and the rising cost of living will increase the personal stress employees feel. (Expect late Oct./early Nov. surprise!)
• Companies will accelerate steps to reduce and contain costs. The internal budgeting process will be more complex and burdensome. 
• News of layoffs, hiring freezes and return-to-office mandates will heighten job insecurity. 

RELEVANT "HOW TO'S"

• How to manage your stress Episode 31
• How to deal with emotional employees Episode 30 
• How to give bad news Episode 18
• How to make emotional decisions Episode 17 

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