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Pass the popcorn to create a team effort

Moviemaking is a team effort, according to director Christopher Nolan, who acknowledges everyone from the stars to those who sell popcorn, writes John Baldoni.

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Female leaders are hiding in plain sight. Here’s how to help them shine

Female leaders are often hidden in plain sight. Joel Garfinkle provides tips on uncovering this hidden talent.

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How companies get inclusion wrong — and how to get it right

Companies can improve inclusion and diversity by reforming decision-making processes to eliminate biases, write Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris.

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Are your people “issues,” or are they a priority?

Forward-looking leaders take people issues seriously and seek to hire not just for vacancies but for the future, writes Larry Robertson.

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Why keep trying to motivate people when you can’t?

A more effective way to motivate people is to create a culture that gives them a sense of choice, connection and competence, writes Susan Fowler.

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A leader’s role in creating workplace wellbeing

Leaders can foster a sense of wellbeing in their employees by engaging in deep dialogue and creating a culture of connection, writes Alaina Love.

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Grow employees with a great leadership development program

An effective leadership development program has clear expectation, support from mentors and peers and a way to measure its success, writes Rashan Dixon.

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5 characteristics of high-performance organizations

Boost employee performance by building trust, providing critical feedback and recognition as well as opportunities for growth, writes Cyndi Wenninghoff.

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The power of a multilingual workforce

Building a multilingual workforce can boost a company's culture, employee retention and create innovative products and services, writes Dan Berges.

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The role of mismanagement in retaining talent

Mismanaging conflict can have serious consequences for retaining talent, writes Marlene Chism, who offers three strategies to try.

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Exorcising your ghost employees

Prevent ghost employees who don't show up after hiring by reviewing hiring processes to discover where they're slipping through the cracks.

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Build a culture of respect to end office drama

Building a culture of respect can take time, but the payoff is worth it as productivity and employee retention increases, says S. Chris Edmonds.

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4 reasons you’re not getting a promotion

If a promotion at work continues to elude you, there could be four good reasons why, as Joel Garfinkle spells out.

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4 ways blind hiring can improve workplace diversity

For organizations looking to grow and diversify their staff, blind hiring can shake up the recruitment process in all the right ways.

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From upper hand to joining hands: Changing workplace power dynamics

Leaders can shift their company's power dynamics to one of equity in four ways, including involving employees in decisions that affect them, Julie Winkle Giulioni writes.

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Psychological safety boosts team performance and innovation

Leaders can create psychological safety for their teams by listening closely, normalizing failure as a learning experience and holding inclusive meetings, write Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman.

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Use tech and virtual leadership to manage distributed teams

Communication is key for the success of distributed teams, and technology can play a pivotal role, writes Cory Hymel.

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How hybrid and distributed teams models benefit companies

Using hybrid and distributed teams can result in more engaged employees and more corporate agility, writes Cory Hymel.

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Layoffs are the leadership litmus test

Leaders who respect, care for and are deeply grateful for their people approach letting people go with humanity will pass the leadership litmus test, says Denise Lee Yohn.

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How leaders can avoid burnout in an high-pressure climate

Leaders can avoid burnout in a variety of ways, including getting rest, setting boundaries and creating safe space for others to express their anxiety, Marlene Chism writes.

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Use intentional mentoring to help professionals of color

Professionals of color can benefit from Intentional Mentoring that builds on principles of trust and intentionality, writes Errol Pierre.

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Why digital upskilling is no longer optional

Upskilling your employees, especially in digital knowledge, is a must for companies, especially if they want to keep their top talent, writes Diane Youden.

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The critical importance of validation at work

Validation of employees when they do a good job is critical to retaining top talent, says S. Chris Edmonds, who points out many leaders overlook this retention tool.

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Avert “quiet quitting” by inspiring your employees

Leaders who inspire their team by connecting them to a larger purpose and role modeling company values can stem "quiet quitting."

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In hard times, make the candidate experience easy

Companies that make the candidate experience pleasant by communicating with them in a clear and timely manner are best position to hire top talent.

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How a sense of belonging can end “quiet quitting”

Leaders can avoid "quiet quitting" by making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a "must-have," not just a "nice-to-have" part of the culture.

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3 steps to quell “quiet quitting” and resignations

Stem the tide of "quiet quitting" and resignations by being curious about employees' needs and offering flexible work arrangements.

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The power of invitational leadership

Invitational leadership that encourages others to step into their potential can help companies make positive long-term gains, writes Libby Hoffman.

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Become the one everyone wants to work with

Becoming the co-worker everyone wants to work with comes down to whether you're seen as competent, credible and confident, writes John Baldoni.

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Use shared values to tame work drama

Shared values of service, respect and patience are something companies can measure, and gives employees a clear roadmap for their behavior.

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How to lead a new team to success

New leaders can inspire their team to follow their lead by listening to their concerns and ideas, then making necessary changes based on that feedback.

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How to develop effective internal leadership pipelines

Old strategies for creating leadership pipelines must be reconsidered. Rashan Dixon offers three questions to consider.

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4 questions leaders should ask about “quiet quitting”

Leaders should ask themselves four questions to reflect on strategies to stem the tide of "quiet quitting."

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How to master the art of the one-on-one meeting

Regular one-on-one meetings with employees should be goal-oriented and designed to provide a sense of support and connection. Use these 5 steps to make one-on-ones more effective.