When it comes to managing the direction of a financial institution, it’s important to encourage open debate among your executive leadership. But what if your debate is not as open as you might think? A recent article in Forbes noted that, often, “open-minded” offices are still plagued by employees’ inherent fear of rocking the boat. This can … [Read more...]
Want to get the most out of your team members?
Want to get the most out of your team members? Encourage them to be themselves. Study after study shows that supporting individuality is good for business. Encourage your employees to be themselves. One 2011 study of recent MBA grads showed that those who felt they could express their authentic selves at work tended to be more engaged and … [Read more...]
True leaders harness these 5 components of emotional intelligence
What makes a leader, a leader? Ask ten different people and you’ll get ten different answers. Here’s one list of potent leadership traits from the Harvard Business Review, it lists five emotional intelligence traits effective leaders must possess. 1. Self-awareness — which can look like self-confidence, to a degree, but includes a realistic … [Read more...]
Why Inclusive Teams Deliver Better Ideas and Stronger Outcomes
Consider this: millennials and Gen Z folks are the most diverse in history. In the last 40 years, as these generations have entered the workforce, the percentage of white workers in the U.S. has declined from 83% to 63%. The rise of conversation about diversity and inclusion at work has been happening for a long time, but it’s reached an apex … [Read more...]
How to Negotiate Virtually
Virtual negotiation is one of those things people either love or hate. And whether it’s about negotiating for a job or brokering a deal, there’s a lot more of it happening via videoconferencing and email these days. One recent study found that we’re significantly worse at reading emotions over email. This is not surprising. And reading … [Read more...]
10 traits Google Lists as Critical to being a Perfect Boss
If your goal is to be an excellent boss — and whose isn’t? — Google data can get you there. Here are the 10 traits Google lists as critical to being a perfect boss: 1. You’re a good coach, using challenges as teaching moments. 2. You empower your teams without micromanaging them. 3. You know how to create an inclusive team … [Read more...]
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