How to decrease popular workplace toxicity
What do “toxic,” “youthquake,” “post-truth,” 🙂 , “vape,” and “selfie” have in common? They’re the most recent selections for the Oxford Word of the Year. Each year the staff members of the Oxford English Dictionary choose the word or expression that they believe...
5 books that will transform the way you work
These five business books from 2018 already have either validated or transformed the way my clients and I work. Even better, their actionable ideas are based on science. Keep in mind, my book list is intentionally short to avoid adding to your cognitive load and...
How to speak up and stop the toxic silence
What’s the noise level in your workplace? Even if the decibel level is higher than you like, you and your co-workers could still be experiencing a deafening degree of silence in one aspect -- the lack of employee voices speaking up. A significant number of people...
How to make learning a habit you enjoy
Are you too busy working to take time to learn? That common attitude will only hurt you. Instead, recognize that learning doesn't have to be a discrete activity that begins when a school bell rings or a deadline looms. You can learn in flexible ways that fit your...
How to use dissent to your advantage
Do you long for consensus over dissent on your teams? If so, you might be surprised to learn that dissent has a distinct upside. You and your team members can reap many benefits from dissent without actively searching for it. The secret is simply avoid the suppression...
Why and how humility makes you a better leader
In Good-bye Swaggering CEOS; Hello Mr. Rogers, a recent Wall Street Journal article, Sam Walker wrote about how companies are showing a preference for hiring “unassuming chiefs to tamp down scandals, toxic cultures, and drama.” Walker, a former reporter and editor at...
The power of resiliency — and how to prepare for the coming storms
According to psychologists, individuals with good resilience are able to bounce back from hardships, oftentimes life-shattering, more quickly and with less stress than someone whose resilience is less developed. It was a lesson I had forgotten until I heard Facebook...
Do you want to win in a “masculinity contest culture”?
How do you define “face time” in your organization? If you started your career any time last century, “face time” is probably a cultural touchstone. It refers to “the time spent at one's place of employment especially beyond normal work hours” based on the Merriam...
How to think better by boosting your Ah-Ha’s
Exercising at my local Pure Barre studio has become one of my strongest and most consistent habits. Since September 1, 2014, I’ve taken more than 750 classes. Earlier this month, the studio honored me for this accomplishment. The celebration featured a handwritten...
