Oprah Winfreys 60 Minutes exit is a lesson for everyone

Oprah Winfreys 60 Minutes exit is a lesson for everyoneOprah Winfreys 60 Minutes exit is a lesson for everyoneOprah Winfrey has advice for you be yourself.The 65-year-old billionaire revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that she has left her reporting post on 60 Minutes because she was told she has too much emotion.How should I say this? Never a good thing when I have to practice saying my anthroponym and have to be told that I have too much emotion in my name, Winfrey said in a lengthy interview.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreUnsurprisingly, Winfrey, who joined the show as a special contributor in 2017, wasnt pleased with that requestI think I did seven takes on just my name because it was too emotional. I go, Is the too much emotion in the Oprah part or the Winfrey part?I was working on pulling myself down and flattening out my personality - which, for me, is actually not such a good thing.Winfreys situation is something thats experienced in the day-to-day office grind. Working in an environment that doesnt embrace individuality isnt the healthiest place to be, experts say. And theres a way to fix it.Organizational cultureMichael Steinitz, a senior executive director at Accountemps, said an organizations culture impacts how comfortable and accepted employees feel in their work atmosphere.Employees thrive in an environment that embraces their individual talents and work styles, Steinitz told Ladders. Happiness positively impacts the quality and quantity of work at both the individual and team level. In addition, happier employees tend to be more innovative and creative.A poor office culture could lead employees to office burnout, according to Steinitz. Burnouts are interpreted differently by the individual, but letting it build can often lead the employees to feel defeated and isolated.Workers who feel inhibited can burn out or become chronically frustrat ed, making them prone to illness and absenteeism, said Steinitz. Promoting acceptance and inclusion, and maintaining open communication, can give employees the support they need to stay healthy and engaged.How managers can improve their organizational culturePeople who feel appreciated for their unique contributions will work diligently to support and work to achieve organizational goals. Individuals who feel supported and accepted by their company will be more inclined to stay with the firm for the long term - even when the business experiences rough patches, Steinitz said.If youre a manager, Robert Half suggests these five ways to improve your organizational culture1. Open lines of communication An open-door policy and on-going communication will allow your employees to appreciate both your openness and interest.2. Support your staff Let your staff know you have their back. Invite employees in with any questions or concerns.3. Provide clear direction Dont offer vague insight. Ins tead, explain what you want to achieve and allow flexibility in getting there.4. Show your appreciation Praise your employees for exceeding expectations or goals. Consider small thank-yous for minor achievements.5. Invest in employees development Offering workers new skills and opportunities for more knowledge will make them feel valued.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people