Empathy comes more naturally for some of us than others. But we all have the capacity to empathize and connect with one another. And we can all learn to get better. Leaders who can connect empathically with others can build trust and improve team performance. In a recent article in Harvard Business Review – “Empathy Rules” – the author, Sherry Turkle, says … [Read more...] about Developing Your Empathy
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Connecting with New Colleagues – Online
Creating an organizational culture of full engagement and nurturing a sense of community where people feel connected isn't easy — especially when we're working remotely. National polls indicate about 67% of employees in white-collar jobs reported working from home in 2021. A majority of those migrated into a virtual environment within their current organization where they had … [Read more...] about Connecting with New Colleagues – Online
The Key to Great Meetings
We have all been in meetings that are a waste of our time. These tips, from a Harvard Business Review article, can guide you in making any meeting you run or attend more effective: 1. Prepare Your Key Points. Before you get to the meeting – decide what the most important things that you want to say are. Pick your spots and make your points. 2. Provide Purpose. If … [Read more...] about The Key to Great Meetings
Your Toxic Boss
Most people do not wake up everyday intent on doing evil. But the way some bosses act, it makes you think they do! There are many examples of “bad” leadership. But sometimes it gets toxic. Often times this is due to out-of-control egos or other psychological problems. Toxic behaviors can include being super-critical of others, berating staff, poor decision-making, … [Read more...] about Your Toxic Boss
Promoting Trust & Constructive Debate
America’s workplaces are polarized. Whether actively or silently, people in America today have significantly different views on a wide variety of topics – and this can create challenges in the workplace. The first sentence of the cover story from the most recent issue of Harvard Business Review states: “One of the most difficult challenges leaders of all organization … [Read more...] about Promoting Trust & Constructive Debate