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The Most Common Type of Incompetent Leader
The key derailment characteristics of bad managers are well documented and fall into three broad behavioral categories.
Research: Learning a Little About Something Makes Us Overconfident
To be a beginner is to be susceptible to undue optimism and confidence.
The Two Traits of the Best Problem-Solving Teams
How do you establish and maintain psychological safety with a cognitively diverse group?
When You Start a New Job, Pay Attention to These 5 Aspects of Company Culture
In our work, we have noticed five dimensions of culture that require your attention. These have the greatest impact on your ability to nav..
5 Things We Learned About Creating a Successful Workplace Diversity Program
Companies today spend millions of dollars on workplace diversity programs and outreach, often with little to show for it.
People Don’t Want to Be Compared with Others in Performance Reviews
They want to be compared with themselves. Why are employees so frustrated about the way they are evaluated, despite all the time and money..
Employee Surveys Are Still One of the Best Ways to Measure Engagement
For decades, having regular employee opinion surveys has been on evidence-based lists of high-performance HR..
Why You Need an Untouchable Day Every Week
Untouchable Days have become my secret weapon to getting back on track.
What Kind of Leadership Works Best at Your Company?
Pay attention to who quits or gets fired — especially new hires — because it can signal what leadership skills matter most.
To Control Your Life, Control What You Pay Attention To
To be consistently productive and manage stress better, we must strengthen our skill in attention management.