Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration
Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration
by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton
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5 Signs It’s Time for a New Job
5 Signs It’s Time for a New Job
by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Regardless of your age, background, or accomplishments, you have probably fantasized about the possibility of a new career at some point in your life – those who haven’t are the exception. LinkedIn reports that of its 313 million members, 25% are active job seekers, while 60% can be considered passive job seekers – … Read More
How to Override Your Default Reactions in Tough Moments
How to Override Your Default Reactions in Tough Moments
by Lee Newman “It’s 9:00 a.m., you’re across the table from a colleague who doesn’t like you or the changes you’re proposing, she’s pushing all your hot-buttons and resisting your efforts to get her to support the change. What’s your typical reaction?” I recently posed this question to a group of executives. About two thirds … Read More
Education: “Finished 8th in my high school graduating class of 10.”
Education: “Finished 8th in my high school graduating class of 10.”
Why Employees Are Lonelier Than Ever
Why Employees Are Lonelier Than Ever
by Maeghan Ouimet Music might be good for productivity, but headphones may be doing more harm than good for your team. According to a Harvard Business Review report, most young people in the workforce wear headphones–and as a result, cut themselves off from their surrounding environment. Anne Kreamer, author of the book It’s Always Personal: … Read More
Bring Courtesy Back to the Workplace
Bring Courtesy Back to the Workplace
by Ron Ashkenas Respect towards others should be standard behavior in the workplace, regardless of role, rank, or reputation. But as companies have become more virtual, global, and stressed out, this assumption can break down unless we focus on it more explicitly. Let me explain. In the not-too-distant past, the majority of work was conducted … Read More
Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton
Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton
by Lee Ellis