Leadership is not easy. When we raise a hand and take the lead, all of our “stuff” comes along with us. And none of us is perfect. In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, researchers suggest that human beings aren't naturally equipped to navigate the friction that comes with leadership. They warn that well-intentioned leaders often step on behavioral "landmines" … [Read more...] about Avoid These Leadership Traps
Teamwork
When Colleagues Meddle in Your Work
While collaboration is a hallmark of high performing teams and organizations, some team members do not know how to “stay in their lane.” We have all dealt with that coworker who constantly weighs in on projects outside their scope or offers unsolicited opinions on how you should run your department. According to a recent article in Harvard Business Review, this behavior … [Read more...] about When Colleagues Meddle in Your Work
Making AI Productive for You
Generative AI tools can draft reports, analyze complex datasets, and compose polished client emails in mere seconds. But sheer speed does not equal true productivity if the output lacks strategic nuance, audience awareness, or sound professional judgment. In their Harvard Business Review article, "Help Employees Get Better-Not Just Faster-with AI," strategy consultants … [Read more...] about Making AI Productive for You
Training Employees Pays Off Twice
When companies evaluate employee training programs, the conversation almost always centers on direct Return on Investment (ROI): Does upskilling a frontline worker make that specific employee more productive? But according to recent research featured in Harvard Business Review, traditional metrics miss nearly half the equation. Findings reveal a powerful hidden dynamic: … [Read more...] about Training Employees Pays Off Twice
Guide Your Team Through AI Adoption
Artificial Intelligence has been around for a while now, but many of us are still trying to figure out how to include it – appropriately – in our workflow. Many people are anxious and overwhelmed. There is a lot of uncertainty, and learning a new tool is always a challenge. Leaders may be tempted to assure people that nothing much will change. But – that may or may not be … [Read more...] about Guide Your Team Through AI Adoption