Develop Your Storytelling Skills
Every leader knows storytelling can be a powerful tool. But what kinds of narratives are most effective? That depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Here are three types of
Keep Collaboration Tools from Sinking Your Team’s Productivity
Are collaboration tools overwhelming your employees? If they’re constantly bouncing between pings on apps like Slack and Teams, comments on shared documents, and notifications from an array of platforms and
A Simple Formula for Making a Great Pitch
Even if you don’t have “marketing” or “sales” in your job title, to be an effective communicator, you need to know how to pitch your ideas, concepts, and perspectives. Here’s
Communicate Directly—Not Rudely
Direct communication is an important work skill—especially for a manager. Being clear about what you want and need from people (and why) makes everything more efficient. But if you’re too
What True Flexibility at Work Looks Like
Radically flexible work is about making work fit people, not the other way around. To achieve true flexibility on your team, you first need to recognize that it can’t be
How to Communicate Your Ideas More Effectively
You have great ideas—but they’re just not landing with your colleagues. What can you do to communicate your thoughts more effectively? Here are three strategies to ensure your ideas resonate
Don’t Lose Sight of These Critical Leadership Behaviors
Consider this paradox: As you grow in your career, your brain develops in ways that undermine your ability to excel as a leader. Here are three essential leadership behaviors you
Small Habits That Will Boost Your Well-Being at Work
When it comes to improving your well-being at work, small habits make a big difference—if you practice them consistently. Here are six to prioritize in your daily work-life. Check in
How to Manage Your Anxiety When Mistakes Are Costly
If you work in a role where mistakes must be avoided at all costs (think medical, security, financial, and transportation professions), it’s natural to feel terrified of messing up. But
Ask Your Employees to Put in 85% Effort
To build a high-performing team, you don’t have to expect 100% effort from your employees all the time. In fact, asking them for less-than-maximum effort can actually lead to increased