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How charismatic leaders teach by example
What's the optimal level of charisma for leaders?
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How rejection can drive success
Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran calls rejection the “lucky charm” that fueled her success. Here’s how she did it.
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5 ways to create a better workplace
No matter your title or authority, you can help create a better workplace. Here are some ways to get started.
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12 ways to destroy employee engagement
What are the behaviors that disengage employees? What if you did the opposite?
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What makes a leader worth following?
What's the difference between good and bad bosses? And how do we define that quality?
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Uncover your hidden talent — the future leaders who already work for you
Make a plan to start highlighting your existing skilled but overlooked staff.
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How great bosses inspire traction when issues arise
How leaders react when bad things happen sets the tone for the whole team.
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The transformative power of story
Stories spark transformation in ourselves, in others and in our organizations. Here are two examples.
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VUCA career development for a VUCA workplace
We live in a VUCA world, and that acronym applies to employee development, too.
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The ministry of culture
Leaders can set the tone, but they can't force culture. When they try, they end up running a ministry of culture.
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Make the most of being a manager
Facebook's Julie Zhuo has written a guide for new managers that reminds us of the power -- and limitations -- of managers.
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Can you master your motivation?
Not every task is amazing. How you motivate yourself in those situations is critical.
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The 3 I’s of effective leadership
Integrity helps us become the best versions of ourselves and communicates what we stand for.
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Make your attitude one of gratitude
There are 2 ways that gratitude can flow from ourselves. Don't forget to give that appreciation and recognition to yourself, too.
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How to build trust as a foundation for innovation
Digital transformation requires trust and buy-in from employees to have any chance.
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Feeling bored? Turn your ennui into an advantage
We need to find ways to manage boredom and, in return, use it to propel us to something more enriching.
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The motivation science behind the “tidying up” craze
Marie Kondo's methods line up with what motivational science tells us.
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Dreams and visions: What’s the difference?
Should we care if we dream or we envision? Yes.
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The culture-career development connection
The power of a supportive culture can change careers and whole organizations.
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What does Gen Z want from work?
Employee engagement still matters, but Gen Z will require a tailored approach.
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How cancer helped me see the key to successful organizational change
Don't go it alone, whether in sickness or in the workplace.
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How the leader in the cockpit builds a brand
A pilot's actions on a recent flight show the power of leadership in action.
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Managers put people first
Effective managers are those who succeed by bringing out the best in those who work for them.
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Be a fun-loving leader
Great leaders are ambassadors of happy. Learn from the examples of a president, airline CEO and more.
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“You’re amazing!” How to win this rare praise
There is a way to be appreciated and valued in your role. It’s simple, but powerful. Here’s what you do: Serve the people in your company well.
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Tips for leading the late-career employee
Older employees are not a burden or an overly high cost -- if you take advantage of their experience and engagement.
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How much impact can you have?
Managers who can't help their teams will never be leaders.
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The problem with intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation is rare. Especially at work. It takes work to discover and nurture this motivation.
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Praise your employees: 5 ways to reward and recognize
Acknowledge a job well done in private, in public and before moving on to the next task.
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What love can teach leaders about driving employee engagement
"The more self-expanding a job is, the higher the commitment to it, which is why leaving a job that adds to your sense of self is so devastating."
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Time for a new approach to motivating millennials
What can we learn from research that suggests some values cycle through generations? How does that help us at work?
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Want employees’ soft skills to shine? Do these 4 things
Soft skills are the future. Here are some ways you can develop them in your employees.
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9 ways you are demotivating and disempowering your team
Watch out for ways you're inadvertently hurting your team.
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The CEO’s leadership role in optimizing emotional well-being in employees
Organizations that create a culture of employee well-being and engagement perform better. Here are simple steps to get started.
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Want radical innovation? Make sure your team feels safe and connected
Innovation requires an environment of psychological safety.
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What does servant leadership in action look like?
Southwest's former president, a WNBA legend and Stephen M.R. Covey share why servant leadership is a winning practice.
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8 ways to become a more approachable leader
Small acts can help you be more approachable, get to know co-workers and help them get to know you.
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Vision: It’s a verb!
For visions to be useful tools, they can’t be relegated to posters and badge cards. They must become a living and breathing part of day-to-day work and interactions.
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9 New Year’s work resolutions to start now
Prepare for your best work year yet with these tips
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Gratitude is a choice
Research is backing up the idea of gratitude, which makes it crucial that we know what it means.