Early in my career, I worked with someone really difficult, arguably toxic in certain situations. He stood in meetings while everyone else sat (it felt like a power move) and closed his eyes while speaking, as though it was painful to look at the rest of us (idiots). In all-hands meetings, he asked, “What is…
Why Leaders Avoid Hard Conversations with Difficult People (And Why It Backfires) Read More »
There’s a viral phrase going around HR circles this year: “workslop.” It describes the specific hell of a coworker who sends you a suspiciously polished, oddly hollow email, which you then run through your own AI to decipher, before sending back a reply that they will, in turn, feed to their AI. One employee recently…
The Human Cost of Making Work Frictionless Read More »
A quick internet search will reveal numerous books elucidating how we can alter our habits, rewire our brains, and grow into more successful human beings, both personally and professionally. Powerful bestsellers have guided many people to make drastic improvements over time through the consistent repetition of tiny changes, whether it involves working out, writing a…
Cultivating a Growth Mindset: How to Receive Feedback for Habit Change Read More »
In today’s competitive landscape, investing in employee development is not merely a nice perk; it’s a strategic imperative for enhancing well-being, communication, collaboration, relationships, and performance. While this sounds like a lot to tackle, we can do so by turning to Team Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Team EQ focuses on emotions and relationships, the two key factors in performance….
4 Proven Strategies for Effective Employee Development Read More »
