Some pandemic inspired research has turned up some fascinating data with very hopeful implications that we are excited to share with you. A team of social neuroscience researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel and University of Chicago, took a look at what happens in the brain when we listen to music socially and were able…
Many organizational leaders think promoting employee engagement creates a thriving culture — and measuring engagement has become a norm in recent decades. Numerous studies have shown that engagement drives many outcomes, including financial performance, employee retention, safety, and customer service. Engagement is foundational to well-being, and key to building a resilient and thriving culture. Employee…
Great teams are able to combine each other’s talent themes/strengths to: Build relationships: establish connections with others to build trust, share ideas and get work done. Communicate Clearly: Listen, share information succinctly and be receptive to others’ opinions. Create Accountability: Identify the consequences of actions and hold everyone responsible for performance. Develop People: Help others…
What a surreal journey we have all walked from March 2020 to now. We’ve all been through so many stages… From the TP and disinfecting wipe shortages, in-depth tutorials on handwashing techniques to the baking sourdough/banana bread while wearing nothing but sweatpants phases. Remember the banging pots and pans to thank healthcare workers, and looking…
Even in the most rewarding careers there’s an element of stress. Those of us who love what we do can still experience emotional and physical fatigue after a long day’s work. There is an added burden of stress and anxiety right now. Upping how we care for our own health is extra important at this…
Do you ever wonder why you make certain choices? Why you do what you do? Why you like certain things? Why you are better at some things than others? There’s a reason. It’s your talents. Why should you focus on your talents and strengths? Your greatest talents — the ways in which you most naturally…
Is your team at work psychologically safe? Think for a moment about your work and the team you work with and ask yourself the following questions: Do we feel comfortable in team meetings asking about things we do not know or understand? Or do we generally try to maintain an image of perfection? Do we…
We all hope that each one of our actions is a reflection of our true self, but are they? My work connects me with some of the most dynamic leadership teams in the world, and I have to say that the one of the most common dilemmas I see is the issue of real authenticity.…
I can’t think of anyone that doesn’t get a “warm fuzzy” feeling when they’re acknowledged for a good deed. The benefits of expressing gratitude can be enormous, while the cost is essentially nothing. Often times, the act of saying “Thank You” or expressing gratitude happens naturally around friends and family, but the practice of gratitude…
The first question you may ask me is, “What is 2D diversity?” The answer is: it’s two dimensions of diversity, and it covers inherent (gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation) and acquired (skills and education) traits. Market leaders will always have a tie in with being innovative, and if you look at innovation as the body…