Steer Your Team Away from Groupthink
Groupthink — when a team reaches a quick agreement on a solution with little discussion or deliberation — is one of the surest ways to…
To Stay Focused, Work Alongside Someone Else
If you’re having trouble staying focused at work, you might benefit from a technique called “body doubling” where you work alongside…
Don’t Let Turnover on Your Team Bring Everyone Down
When multiple employees leave your organization, it can have a ripple effect across your team. How can you prevent further attrition?…
How to Respond When Your Team Is Frustrated
Sometimes, when you’re a manager, your team gets upset with you. They may be unhappy with a decision you’ve made or a new policy or an…
Combat Information Overload When You Start a New Job
Starting a new job is exciting. But with it comes the often overwhelming task of digesting tons of new information. It can overload your…
Set More Realistic Targets to Hit Your Next Deadline
Think about your last project. Did you underestimate how long it would take? Many of us fall into this trap. Our perceptions of our…
Forge Friendships with Older and Younger Colleagues
It can be challenging to connect with coworkers who are older or younger than you and seem to be in very different life stages. But…
Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Is it time to leave your job? Ask yourself these questions — and answer them honestly — to determine whether it’s time to make your…
Speak Up if You Hear a Microaggression
As a manager, you have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to be a role model in building an inclusive workplace. This means…
Contribute to a Healthy Company Culture
We’d all love to work in a vibrant and caring environment in which we are valued as whole people. But how can you, as an individual, …