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205: Coronavirus – 13 Ways to Stay Sane and Productive During a Pandemic
Are you able to stay happy, energized, and productive during all the distractions, changes, and uncertainties of COVID-19? It’s not easy! And it’s hard to be an effective leader for your team if you aren’t maintaining your own mental and physical...
204: The Role of Men in Tackling Gender Inequality at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director of Inclusion
When men are actively involved in gender diversity efforts, 96% of organizations report progress, compared to only 30% when men are not involved. However, many men don’t feel equipped to play any role in inclusion and equity. For some men, the traditional...
203: 4 Ways to Keep Work Fulfilling for Remote Workers | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP
Due to the coronavirus, the number of people working from home is skyrocketing. Even without a pandemic, working remotely has become a very common arrangement, allowing companies to access top talent without worrying about geography, while offering...
202: Overcome the Invisible Barriers Holding Women Back at Work | with Michelle King, Netflix’s Director of Inclusion
In recent years, most companies have been trying to advance the representation of women and minorities in leadership positions. For example, most organizations have diversity recruitment targets as well as Diversity & Inclusion programs, including...
201: 4 Hacks for Bringing Joy to the Workplace | with Bruce Daisley, former Twitter VP
Burnout and unhappiness at work are a reality for the vast majority of workers. Fortunately, leaders — and employees themselves — can make work better. In his new book, Bruce Daisley shares hacks from science and his previous experience as Twitter’s VP of...
200: Discover How You Contribute to the World | with Tom Rath
Great jobs are MADE, not FOUND. If you aren’t loving your current job, how can you turn it into a job you want? Finding fulfillment in our life’s work requires contributing meaningfully to the world around us. We’re pleased to welcome Tom Rath back to the...
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Take THAT, COVID-19! Tips for Workforce Communication
First of all, take a deep breath. While you might be scurrying now to make decisions and get the messages out, helping your team navigate the coronavirus outbreak is not going to be a one-and-done communication event. This is an emerging issue with details that change...
Unlock a Better Workplace: The Most Valuable List of 2019
Your company's culture is built on human behaviors. The actions that are rewarded are the ones that get reinforced then spread like model behavior throughout your organization. So if you're not rewarding behaviors that help people work together better, you might be...
Don’t Use Job Title Creep to Communicate Recognition
Or, the Case Against the "Very Senior Associate Manager" Job Title Job title creep happens in nearly every organization, especially in a slow-growth economy. Merit increases are small, growth opportunities are few. When positions are eliminated, those who remain take...
Culture Is Your Job
"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." ~ Attributed to the late Peter Drucker; popularized in 2006 by Mark Fields, former CEO of Ford A mid-level professional gave a presentation to a group of vice-presidents of the company where he works. He sprinkled in some...
Try This Trick From Amazon Next Time You Draft a Communication
Whether you're inviting employees to register for a wellness webinar or writing content that helps your team adopt a new system, the quality of your communications will make or break the success of your initiative. When you're tasked with communicating to employees,...
My Team was Right. I was Wrong. Why I’m Happy About It.
As leaders, we have to trust that our judgment and experience will successfully guide our teams and organizations forward. It's equally important to know when to give up control and test the instincts of your team, even if you would do things differently. My team was...
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