Summary. The research is clear: gratitude is good for you, for the person you’re saying thanks to, and for your team. But how should you express gratitude at work? How can you thank your colleagues in a meaningful way? In this piece, author Amy Gallo surfaces some of the best advice on giving thanks from the […]
Summary. Managers have tried various strategies and perks to boost employee engagement—all with little impact on long-term retention and performance. But now, neuroscience offers some answers. Through his research on the brain chemical oxytocin—shown to facilitate collaboration and teamwork—Zak has developed a framework for creating a culture of trust and building a happier, more loyal, […]
Summary – As professionals around the world feel increasingly pressed for time, they’re giving up on things that matter to them. A recent HBR article noted that in surveys, most people “could name several activities, such as pursuing a hobby, that they’d like to have time for.” This is more significant than it may sound, […]
Summary. Do you have a hard time voicing your thoughts at work even when you want to? You’re not alone. The important thing to remember is that your lack of confidence is not an inherent flaw, and these limitations don’t have to define you. Confidence can be learned and practiced. Step 1: Connect with yourself. […]
Summary – There are typically two ways people try to deal with work stress. One is to simply “buckle down and power through”—to focus on getting the stressful work done. Professional workers often have a “bias for action” and want to find a solution quickly. The other common tactic is to retreat—to temporarily disconnect from […]
Summary Whether you’re an NBA player or a corporate executive, successful careers don’t come without risk. In this piece, the author offers several suggestions for how leaders can think about taking smart risks — whether that’s exploring an underserved area of your industry and crafting a new role for yourself using your distinctive strengths to fill […]
Summary. As a manager how do you help people manage their return-to-work anxiety? Should you be nudging them to return if that’s what your company’s leadership wants? And if they’re worried that their career will be impacted if they need to keep working from home, should you assure them it won’t? This is uncharted territory […]
Summary. While going back to the office will be an adjustment for everyone, it will be an entirely new experience for remote hires. The author offers six strategies to re-onboard employees who started remotely: 1) Allow remote hires to bond as a cohort. 2) Be thoughtful and make an extra effort to make these employees […]
Summary. As a manager, a central part of your job is to develop people. But when you delegate a task to someone — with no prior training — simply because you are unavailable to do it, their chances of succeeding are slim. Managers need to stop thinking of passing off responsibilities as delegating, and start taking on […]