Do you suspect the dead walk among you at work? I'm talking about disengaged employees who lethargically shuffle through the day and infect other employees. And … [Read more...]
30 Ways to Show Gratitude (Which We Need More Than Ever)
Get into the spirit and make it a month of gratitude with these 30 powerful approaches.
It's an extra-good time of year to show gratitude at work (and in life). You can draft off the sentiment that naturally comes with the season. That is, until you read … [Read more...]
Microsoft Leaders Are Asked to Showcase 3 Skills. Recent Psychology Research Says You Should Too
The tech giant now requires a specific mindset for approaching problems and recovering from setbacks
Since Satya Nadella took the role of CEO of Microsoft, the company has become focused on what's known as a growth mindset, which is based on the work of … [Read more...]
11 Toxic and Avoidable Reasons Your Best Employees Quit
Your all-star bench will soon be depleted if these are the plays running in the background
In many companies, losing great talent isn't hard, unfortunately. You probably know the typical reasons why valuable employees leave --a terrible boss, being … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Ways to Keep Your Best Employees from Quitting
Sure, people quit their boss. But they are increasingly quitting because of this--something smart leaders can prevent.
Given the talent wars we’re engaged in and the cost of bringing new talent in, employee retention has become the Golden Goose. So advice on how to keep … [Read more...]
This 6 year-year study teaches how your team can engage in healthy debate
A six-year study revealed that high-performing teams need to be good at this (and it's not so easy).
Psychologist John Gottman can predict whether or not a married couple will be together five years later with startling 90 percent accuracy. How does he do it? He watches … [Read more...]
This 1 Word Gives You Something Greater Than Happiness in Your Career and Life (It Did For Me)
So much is written about how to be happy. But what about beyond happy?
We so often focus on what can make us happy at work and in life, and for good reason. But there's something else to aim for that will yield happiness as a side … [Read more...]
These 5 Killer Questions Can Help Set Goals People Will Actually Care About
As leaders we can set goals that fall flat, getting compliance but not commitment. Here’s how to encourage the latter.
When I was a young employee, I remember a discussion with a former boss about our business goals. I asked for clarity on what they were. He told me they were to … [Read more...]
3 Questions Anyone Who’ll Ever Interview You Wants You to Answer, According to Psychology
There's universal intent underlying all three inquiries
There are certain things, that anyone, no matter who they are or what questions they ask, want to know about you before deciding to hire you. How am I so … [Read more...]
Personal Growth Begins to Happen When You Admit These 8 Things
Accepting some truths is necessary before accelerating to a better you
With so many investments required of us to succeed--time, resources, talents, responsibilities, even finances for our retirement-- it's easy to lose sight of the … [Read more...]
