Are you struggling at work? These 3 habits can help you get back on track
When we develop habits that help balance learning and performing, we can finally reach our boldest aspirations. Are you always racing to check tasks off a list? Do you spend most of your time trying to minimize mistakes? Would you rather walk over hot coals than get feedback? These are all…
Create Stories That Change Your Company’s Culture
Does your firm’s culture support its strategy? If not, you’ll need to retool your culture, and that’s not so easy to do. The values, beliefs, and norms that make it up are intangible and diffused throughout your organization, and employees tend to resist anything that threatens established behaviors and relationships.…
A neuroscience-backed solution to create better working relationships
In this Q&A, Dr. Perry illustrates how catalyzing certain conversations unlocks the collaboration we need to meet the moment. Hope was the last emotion I expected to feel after doing interviews about trauma. Yet, my conversations with Dr. Bruce Perry about What Happened to You?, the book he coauthored with Oprah…
It Takes Versatility to Lead in a Volatile World
Summary: Data collected since the first year of the pandemic has shown that versatility is an even stronger component of effective leadership now than it was before. The correlations between versatility and a variety of leadership outcomes — employee engagement, team agility, business unit productivity, and overall effectiveness — have…
Redesigning How We Work
Many of us assumed that by now, years into the pandemic, we’d have settled on new structures, practices, and processes for hybrid work. But we haven’t. Instead most companies are stuck in a transitional phase, where little is resolved. Why is it taking us so long to work this out?…
How to Talk with Your Team About the Elephant in the Room
If your team feels “stuck,” the problem might involve issues that are difficult to discuss — conflict between two team members, for example, or an underperforming employee. To address these issues head-on, leaders must learn the art of framing a conversation so people can organize their thoughts, feelings, and…
9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2023 and Beyond
Last year was another tumultuous year in the workplace, with continued high employee turnover rates, evolving return-to-office policies, inflation, and more. In 2023, amid a looming economic downturn, organizations will continue to face significant challenges — and how they respond could determine whether they are an employer of choice. Several…
Managers, Stop Distracting Your Employees
The rise of remote work has made corporate leaders paranoid, thinking they must monitor their employees’ every digital move in order to maintain productivity. But while people often zero in on Facebook, TikTok, or Netflix as potential sources of employee distraction, in truth, we’re often more distracted by the ways…
Managers: The next time someone says ‘just chill,’ use this
Going too far to either calm or stress virtually guarantees we will end up failing in our personal and professional responsibilities. Read Article: How managers can balance stress and calm
This is how you should be spending your lunch break
Taking a lunch break is important for reducing burnout. But it also depends on how you spend it. When it comes to finding work/life balance, you probably focus on after-work activities that can help you replenish your energy. Feeling more refreshed, however, can start at lunch. According to study published…