Revealing leaders’ blind spots
There is very little overlap between the management areas leaders think they need to improve and the weaknesses identified by those they lead. Reconciling these differences will improve leaders and their organizations.
How to unleash creative thinking
With presence of mind, you can free your brain to create flashes of insight.January 13, 2020 by Amy Murphy and William DugganBecoming your most charismatic self
Some people may be born with charisma, but it turns out managers can train themselves to become more compelling leaders.November 27, 2019 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: career development, ceo, charisma, corporate leaders, influence, leaders, leadership, personal development, psychology, successThawing the frozen middle
As businesses put trillions of dollars into digital transformations, they need a plan to ensure that middle management is helping make the most of the investment.November 26, 2019 by Carol Stubbings, Darren Homer, and John FrancisRelated tags: agility, automation, digital transformation, management, management strategies, personal development, skills, upskilling, workplaceHow being a cancer survivor has shaped my leadership coaching
Listening to your inner voice and understanding why you want to lead can help you become a better manager.November 14, 2019 by Josie ThomsonTop shelf picks: Best Business Books 2019
Writers at strategy+business pick the year’s best books in seven categories.November 5, 2019Past performance is no guarantee of future results
Lessons from the past may be the only available guide for navigating the present and future, but CEOs need to take them with a grain of salt.October 18, 2019 by Theodore Kinni2019 summer reading: 10 business books
A selection of books perfect for your commute — or the beach.July 1, 2019Related tags: book reviews, engagement, human resources, innovation, management, personal developmentWhat it’s really like to be a public speaker
If you’ve thought about taking your expertise out on the road, here are some things to know before setting off.June 19, 2019 by John K. CoyleLearn to pivot like a dolphin
Get yourself unstuck by paying close attention to cues and experimenting until you figure out what’s needed of you.June 3, 2019 by Adam KahaneHow to create happier employees
Professor Jochen Menges on the ways companies can develop well-being initiatives that genuinely make people feel better.May 20, 2019 by Laura W. GellerRelated tags: employee engagement, employee trends, human resources, motivation, personal development, young profsHow to be confident when you’re not
Two strategies to help you be a more self-assured leader. For further insights, read “How to regain your confidence when it falters.”March 27, 2019Related tags: leaders, leadership, leadership development, management, management ideas, personal development, psychologyHow to regain your confidence when it falters
Two reflective strategies can help you manage dips in self-assurance and be a more effective leader. See also “How to be confident when you’re not.”March 18, 2019 by Jesse SostrinRelated tags: leaders, leadership, leadership development, management, management ideas, personal development, psychologyFive Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience
Workers today want careers that fit their values, are enjoyable, and contribute to society. Here’s what business leaders can do to deliver on this idea of “good work.” For further insights, read “Good Work.”
February 18, 2019Good work
Today’s employees want jobs that are intrinsically rewarding and that fit their values. And though the meaning of work is different for each person, companies that act now to address these demands will gain a lasting competitive advantage. See also “Five Ways Companies Can Give People a Good Work Experience.”February 18, 2019 by Bhushan Sethi and Carol StubbingsLeaders Should Focus on Human Dignity at Work
Conflict resolution expert Donna Hicks explores the poorly understood and underutilized power of dignity.November 28, 2018 by Theodore KinniHow to Fail the Right Way
Improvising in a structured manner will help ensure big bumps in the road don’t throw you completely off course. For more insight, read “How to Fail Successfully.”November 20, 2018Related tags: collaboration, failure, feedback, global perspective, personal development, psychology, team management, teamsHow to Fail Successfully
When problem solving breaks down and you have to wing your way forward, you might think you’ve failed. But a disciplined response can get you back on track. See also “How to Fail the Right Way.”November 20, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: collaboration, failure, feedback, global perspective, personal development, psychology, team management, teamsTop Shelf Picks: Best Business Books 2018
Writers at strategy+business pick the year’s best books in seven categories.November 5, 2018How to Deal with “Difficult People”
Three ways to work across deep divisions. For more insight, read “There’s No Such Thing as Difficult People.”October 19, 2018Related tags: collaboration, communication, dialogue, difficult conversations, personal development, team management, teamsThere’s no such thing as difficult people
A shift in mind-set can enable us to improve our working relationships with those we struggle with. See also “How to Deal with ‘Difficult People’.”October 19, 2018 by Adam KahaneRelated tags: collaboration, communication, dialogue, difficult conversations, personal development, team management, teamsLeaders: Break through your learning blockers
Spot and resist the bad habits that hinder your innovation potential.Take our quiz to find out if you are seeking opportunities to grow: “Are You Increasing Your Learning Agility — Or Are You Missing Out?”September 18, 2018 by Jesse SostrinRelated tags: agility, corporate leaders, effectiveness, leadership, personal development, skills, successAre You Increasing Your Learning Agility — Or Are You Missing Out?
To be a more agile leader, nurture the habits that accelerate your learning capacity and be aware of the ones that block new experiences. For more insight, see “Leaders: Break Through Your Learning Blockers.”September 18, 2018Related tags: agility, corporate leaders, effectiveness, leadership, personal development, skills, successUsing neuroscience to make feedback work and feel better
Research shows that using feedback is how organisms — and organizations — stay alive. Here’s how leaders can make the most of the anxiety-producing process.August 27, 2018 by David Rock, Beth Jones, and Chris WellerRelated tags: brain, culture, employee engagement, feedback, leadership, neuroscience, personal developmentA Practical Plan to Become a More Agile Learner
To gain experience and build your transformation readiness, turn these learning accelerators into habits. Take our quiz to find out if you are seeking opportunities to grow: Are You Increasing Your Learning Agility — Or Are You Missing Out?August 21, 2018 by Jesse SostrinRelated tags: agility, corporate leaders, effectiveness, leadership, personal development, skills, success
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