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When we think of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we often think of race, gender, sexual orientation, and physical disability. But what about mental and cognitive diversity? These days, more and more people are coming out as neurodiverse. An estimated 15-20% of...

When I talk to people about self-compassion, their first reaction is often one of concern or disbelief. They think that being kind to themselves will make them weak or complacent; they believe that self-criticism keeps them accountable or improves their performance;...

Whether you’re a new or a seasoned manager, you have the power to advocate for your employee’s well-being at work. The author recommends that first-time managers take on five different roles to become an agent of change at work. Embracer: Know that any change is going...

I’ve been making a dream board with my work colleagues for 30 years. In case you’re new to the concept, a dream board consists of all one’s goals, both personal and professional, in the form of photos and magazine clippings, arranged on a piece of cardboard. I also...

Conversations about authenticity and emotional inclusion at work often lead to a question of limits. Does support for authenticity and bringing your full self to work mean that anger, envy, resentment, or hate are OK, too? Well. Workplaces can't regulate whether...

Even before the pandemic ushered in phrases like the Great Resignation and quiet quitting, burnout among the most dedicated employees was an issue. But in the last few years, employees across industries suffered a remarkable decline in morale, and are quitting,...

It doesn’t take a communications expert to realize that most organizations suffer from ineffective—and in some cases, downright destructive—communication at least some of the time. But pinpointing what makes a workplace’s communication “bad” is difficult, and...

Today’s employees have a bigger seat at the table, a stronger voice than ever before, and an unprecedented ability to create their own unique career paths. The modern enterprise has an incredible opportunity to embrace this new level of agency and close the gap...

The latest buzz phrase coming out of social media is the concept of “quiet quitting,” whereby burned-out or unsatisfied employees put forth the least amount of effort possible to keep their paychecks. The rationale for this workplace approach is that work is not the...