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Design Your Organization to Match Your Strategy
An organization is nothing more than a living embodiment of a strategy. That means its “organizational hardware” (i.e., structures, processes, technologies, and governance) and its “organizational software” (i.e., values, norms, culture, leadership, and employee...
You Don’t Need to Be “the Boss” to Be a Leader
You may not be a manager yet, but there are three actions you can take to hone your leadership skills right now and become a highly respected and influential team member. Devote time to daily growth. When we improve our skillset and become a slightly better version of...
Resilient Organizations Make Psychological Safety a Strategic Priority
Much has been written about psychological safety’s role in improving workplace wellness and even in helping stem the tide of the Great Resignation. But to weather uncertainty, organizations need to look beyond individual well-being and make psychological safety a...
5 Essential Soft Skills to Develop in Any Job
If you’ve been laid off, you might find yourself working in a job outside your industry — for example, in transportation, health care, social assistance, accommodation, food service, etc. — to support yourself and your family. Even if that job’s...
How Transparent Should You Be with Your Team?
Transparency is a critical leadership attribute. It helps to build trust, and it’s a prerequisite for building a constructive, high-performance culture. But it’s easy for leaders to get into trouble if they don’t understand the nuances of transparency. When is it...
Don’t Underestimate the Value of Employee Tenure
People are living and working longer and the implications for areas such as health care and government entitlement programs are profound. But what about employers? Is there value to companies if they engage an aging workforce? It depends on how you define experience....
How One Person Can Change the Conscience of an Organization
While corporate transformations are almost universally assumed to be top-down processes, in reality, middle managers, and first-line supervisors can make significant change when they have the right mindset. Dr. Tadataka Yamada was one of dozens of executives the...
New Research on Managing Stress Together in the Workplace
When it comes to workplace well-being and stress, mindfulness can go beyond the individual level. Research suggests that strengthening clear, vulnerable communication and working from the knowledge that we’re in this together can help transform the way we work. Read...
January And February Are Top For Hiring: 3 Ways To Set Yourself Apart
If you’re interested in a new job or a career boost, now is the time to take action and jump into your job search—because January and February are the biggest months for hiring. The start of the new year brings with it companies who are focused on finding new talent...