July 2017
New Managers Should Focus on Helping Their Teams, Not Pleasing Their Bosses
When I first became a manager — an unexpected promotion soon after taking a new job — I found myself feeling awkward about the fact that I..
If You Want to Create a Culture of Engagement, Get 5 Key Issues Right
Are you effectively engaging both the passion and potential of your people in order to bring out their very best?
Younger and Older Executives Need Different Things from Coaching
In our work coaching hundreds of executives, we have suspected a difference in how 30-something executives and those in their forties and ..
Want Your Employees to Trust You? Show You Trust Them
Executives and managers invest a lot of effort and time building trust in their teams: both establishing trust in their employees and ensu..
Only 10% of CEOs Have This Critical Skill
It turns out, though, that not all leaders are endorsed equally on LinkedIn. In fact, when it comes to one critical skill, only 9.8% of CE..
This Email From Elon Musk to Tesla Employees Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence
When the going gets tough, true leaders take action.
What We Learned from Improving Diversity Rates at Pinterest
In today’s workplace, diversity is more than just a buzzword; it’s a way to build a stronger business. At Pinterest, we understand that di..
What makes leaders resilient? An exploratory interview study
Although we know that resilient leaders are essential for a healthy and efficient workforce, the resilience of leaders itself is still lar..
The More Senior Your Job Title, the More You Need to Keep a Journal
For leaders assuming the CEO title for the first time, taking time to learn and think translates into early successes. But the problem is ..
No more business as usual: Why CEOs have to do more for diversity and inclusion
In this series, LinkedIn asked the 150+ signatories of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion to write about the actions they are taking to ..