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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
10 Science-Backed Ways Leaders Can Support Employees’ Mental Health
Nataly Kogan
Posted in Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Nataly Kogan, Peak Performance, Stress Management/Life Balance
As a leader, your job is not to manage people or projects — it’s to manage emotions, including your own. During this really challenging time (understatement of the year!) that can be really intense and since we don’t learn about…
How to Face Adversity, Improve Your Resilience, and Bounce Back Stronger
Who else has learned a thing or two this year about adversity and resilience? Some of us haven’t seen friends or loved ones in months. Maybe your travel plans have been torpedoed for the foreseeable future. Perhaps your “office” is…
Susan Cain’s ‘Quiet’ Named on 5 Gift-Worthy Book Recommendations from Bill Gates
This article by Tom Popomaronis first appeared on CNBC.com. Whether you’re searching for the right gift for mom or can’t figure out what your co-worker wants this Christmas, a book to cozy up with near the fireplace can be the perfect…
6 strategies to help employees digitally flourish in an uncertain world
Amy Blankson
Posted in Amy Blankson, Health & Wellness, Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Stress Management/Life Balance, Technology
This year, the world changed overnight, and organizations globally have had to change with it. Although digital consumption has been on an upward trajectory for years, the rapid shift to remote work for many has led to a feeling of constant connectivity and digital overwhelm.…
Tagged with: Amy Blankson, digital flourishing, digital wellness, employee happiness, employee support, positivity
From Michael C. Bush: What 11/3 Means to Me
November 3 has always been an emotional day for me. This year will be no different. On November 1, 1988, my wife and I were at the hospital with my father who, until a few days earlier, seemed physically indestructible.…
How to Lead High-Performance Teams in Times of Crisis
Experiencing fear and uncertainty is unavoidable in life — but, boy, has 2020 really taken it up a notch. The challenging events of the past six months have tested our collective mettle like never before, leaving many people highly stressed and…
Celebrating 10 Years of The Gifts!
I can hardly believe it’s been ten years since The Gifts of Imperfection was published! I’m connected to all my books for different reasons, but The Gifts is special because it gave birth to our wonderful, wild, and truly wholehearted community. To celebrate the…
What Leading with Optimism Really Looks Like
Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan
Posted in Culture, Leadership/Management, Michelle Gielan, Resilience, Shawn Achor
When there is negative news everywhere you look and unprecedented financial and logistical challenges facing so many companies, it can be tough to advise people to stay positive. Many leaders we work with worry, especially now during the global pandemic, that trying…
Tagged with: leadership, MIchelle Gielan, news_home2, optimistic leadership, positive psychology, Shawn Achor
The Leadership Quality that Separates Mediocre Bosses from Great Ones
Why has leadership development become such a joke? Maybe because I hear this weekly at companies large and small, across all industries and countries: “He’s a great leader, but he’s not very good with people.” Our research informs us that…
How Leaders Can Create Deeper Relationships with Introverted Teammates
Since launching the Quiet Revolution, I can’t tell you how many times people (introverts, extroverts and ambiverts alike) have asked me imploringly for new insights to help them work better with their introverted colleagues. So I’m always happy to announce when…
Interview with Nido Qubein – Let Go & Lead
Nido Qubein’s inspiring story starts long before he took the helm of HPU in 2005. He grew up in the Middle East with parents of Lebanese-Jordanian descent, and his father died when he was only six years old. He moved…