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Cassandra Worthy: Preparing for Change – A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek
Change is inevitable. And yet fear, anger, and confusion are often our first reactions to changes. Cassandra Worthy experienced the negative emotions that stem from change so many times that she now sees them for what they really are: signals…
3 Neuroscience Hacks for a Better Life
Recently, I travelled to Brainerd, Minnesota for a keynote. The temperature was a bit bone chilling, but the people couldn’t have been warmer. I was happy to be there. Thanks to my small-town Midwestern roots, I always breathe a sigh…
Neil Pasricha on Rocking and Rolling – The Rich Roll Podcast
I was invited down to LA to go on my favorite podcast. If you don’t know The Rich Roll Podcast, well — you’re in for a treat. It’s often the #1 Education and #1 Self-Improvement podcast in the world for good…
5 Tips for Selling a Radically Creative Idea to Conservative Clients
Sally Hogshead
Posted in Branding, Communication, Innovation, Marketing, Risk, Sales, Sally Hogshead
In the first half of my career, I worked in advertising, creating and pitching ideas to clients such as Mini Cooper and Godiva. I learned that it’s easy to get buy-in for boring ideas, because they’re not new or “risky.”…
Strengthen Your Emotional Fitness With These 5 Practices
Nataly Kogan
Posted in Connecting, Health & Wellness, Leadership/Management, Nataly Kogan, Resilience, Stress Management/Life Balance
I grew up in the former Soviet Union, and my parents and I were considered second class citizens because we were Jewish. I’ll never forget the logbook in my school: Next to your name it said “Jew” if you were…
Tagged with: connection, emotional fitness, Gratitude, intentional kindness, meaning and purpose, Nataly Kogan, self-care
Leaders: How to Successfully Manage the Transition to a Hybrid Workplace
Michael C. Bush
Posted in Change, Communication, Culture, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Michael C. Bush
After meeting with senior leaders almost every week over the past five months, it’s never been more clear that one size does not fit all. In our Great Place To Work® community, we counsel companies that have been fully remote…
Anthem of a Change Enthusiast
Our tribe of Change Enthusiasts is growing. And with it comes great intention. Catchphrases like ‘Change Agent’ and ‘Change Optimist’ get tossed around like candy at a 6-year old’s birthday party. So what makes us so different? Why aren’t we…
The Small Self Awareness Hack with Big Returns
Dr. Tasha Eurich
Posted in Dr. Tasha Eurich, Health & Wellness, Leadership/Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Stress Management/Life Balance
Compared to a few months ago, how are you feeling about life these days? I hope that you’ve had some time to decompress and destress—even if just a little. For many, the waning days of August feel like our last…
Dan Heath & How to Change Your Workplace – WorkLife Podcast with Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist, Adam Grant says you spend a quarter of your life at work and you should enjoy it! In his WorkLife Podcast with TED Audio Collective, Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most fascinating…
Susan Cain’s New TED talk: The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days
Do you mysteriously enjoy sad songs and rainy days? Have you ever experienced what C.S. Lewis called “the inconsolable longing for we know not what”? Our artists, writers, and wisdom traditions have for centuries explored the hidden power of the…
Managers, You Don’t Have to Put Yourself Last
Nataly Kogan
Posted in Health & Wellness, Human Resources, Inspiration, Leadership/Management, Nataly Kogan, Peak Performance
Do you want to be a great leader? There is one skill you need to master that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: emotional fitness. If this is not what you expected, I’m not surprised. Every day, there are dozens of…
10 Small Daily Habits To Dramatically Boost Your Productivity
As our world gets busier and our phones get beepier, the scarcest resource for all of us is quickly becoming attention and creative output. Every single one of us needs to work harder than ever to make time to put something new…
7 things I learned about struggle, resilience, and the human spirit
Since the pandemic broke out, I’ve given 165 virtual talks and workshops on emotional health and resilience skills. (No, that’s not a typo.) I’ve had the privilege to share these skills with companies, teams, and leaders and got to do pro-bono…
How to Stay Motivated When the Ground Keeps Shifting
Dr. Tasha Eurich
Posted in Change, Dr. Tasha Eurich, Global Change, Motivation, Resilience, Self-Awareness
What makes us who we are? It’s rarely one thing—humans are like intricate tapestries, woven together by the multicolored threads of our experiences, identities, and relationships. When you think about your tapestry, what strands stand out as the biggest forces…
Susan Cain on being comfortable with public speaking at work
Naomi Osaka’s departure from the French Open highlights how jobs force many of us to be presenters. For the anxious, there are ways to improve. Was Naomi Osaka, a champion tennis player, right to pull out of the French Open…
How Technology Can Be Part of a Happy Life
Zoom Fatigue. Distraction. Burnout. For many of us, digital overwhelm is all around. The pressures of remote work are all too familiar. When we think about how to solve these problems, conversations inevitably turn to disengaging from technology: limiting screen time, deleting apps, taking…
The Question We Can’t Ignore As We Return to Work
Dr. Tasha Eurich
Posted in Change, Dr. Tasha Eurich, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership/Management
When was the last time you felt a palpable sense of pride? While life provides many such opportunities, work offers a unique, surprisingly powerful, and scientifically-supported fountain of fulfillment—regardless of the kind of work we do. In the etymology of…
4 Ways to Overcome Pressure to be Perfect & Achieve Your Potential
Part of being a woman in business is dealing with the constant pressure to be perfect, especially for those who dare to dream big and fulfill leadership potential. With the right mindset, the pursuit of perfection can spur us on…
8 Creative Ways to Apply Personal Branding
You only have seconds to make a meaningful first impression in-person or on the phone. How much time do you have in the virtual world to make your introduction? Your Personal Brand is your key to standing out. Personal brand…