It’s summertime, and the living is easy. Even if it isn’t easy at work, employees have an almost intrinsic mindset that it should be. Work continues, but the world just seems to move at a slower pace right now.
As a team leader, you may rue the anticipated productivity slowdown. After all, the office isn’t school, where everyone gets the summer off. Deadlines are deadlines, no matter the time of year.
Smart leaders, though, should take the seasonal difference in stride. It offers a tremendous opportunity to capitalize on an inherently more relaxed work environment. It’s your chance to develop your team’s mental and emotional connection to the company.
