Ann Hiatt learned about leadership, innovation and risk-taking while working alongside legendary CEOs such as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Eric Schmidt and Yahoo!’s Marissa Mayer. But those heady experiences arose only because of her bedrock conviction that success requires a willingness to pivot toward opportunity and be resilient in the face of difficulties. Hiatt explains …
Workplace
When you’re already managing the usual stresses and pressures at work, the last thing you want to deal with is a difficult colleague who makes everything harder. Unfortunately, every workplace has a few assholes — they’re impossible to avoid. No matter what kind of jerk you must face at work, this book summary will give …
Lois Frankel wants you to take charge of your career, and stop making the mistakes that women make at work as a result of the socialization they get as little girls. While nice-girl behavior may have served you well at some point, it will not work well in today’s workplace. If you are to have …
Onboarding isn’t a mundane chore like doing the dishes: It’s a magical opportunity like cleaning out your closet. Except instead of freeing up valuable sneaker space, onboarding gives you the chance to create an amazing first impression that lasts. Is it worth the trouble? In a word: Yes. Exceptional onboarding can improve new recruit retention …
It’s the KEY to Raising Your Rates, Increasing Your Referrals & Attracting the Clients You Are Most Called to Work With. Did you know that 3 out of 4 clients you serve in your life-time will likely be women? Do you sense the women you work with have a bigger potential inside them? You’re absolutely …
When employees experience meaningful moments, connections form, creating a mini-culture that flows into and impacts the larger workplace community. But how and where do these connections occur? And what’s the business value of focusing on relationships? This article will guide you through research-backed tips and strategies to help you cultivate satisfaction, connections, growth, and positive …
Workplace Learning (2019) argues that learning and development professionals have to offer more than the usual array of courses and seminars. If you want to help your company compete in today’s fast-moving world, Nigel Paine believes, you have to start building the right kind of organizational culture. That culture rests on two pillars: open communication …
As the world of work continues to change, the skills employees need to succeed are also constantly evolving. Gone are the days when a manager could address a skills gap for their team with a simple Friday afternoon group learning session. To help their companies stay competitive, technical team leads are opting for a comprehensive …
Question: I have concerns regarding potential layoffs within my organization. What measures can I take to prepare myself in case I am affected? While layoffs can be a challenging and stressful experience, there are steps you can take to mitigate their impact and facilitate a smoother transition. Being proactive and preparing for potential layoffs is …
Positively Energizing Leadership (2022) offers organization leaders and workers a practical guide to understanding and harnessing the power of positively energizing characteristics and interpersonal approaches. With empirical data and how-to advice, it aims to boost innovation, profits, and compassion in the workplace and at home. Introduction: Learn how to harness the empirically validated value of …
