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Resilient Leadership: The Power of Presence

Success at work relies on your capacity to cope and even thrive when faced with stress. The good news is that resilience is a skill, and that practice can help you manage your presence.

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How to Make Your Ego Work for You as a Leader

Ego is your sense of self. Everyone has one, and it’s critical to self-esteem. But when your ego gets too big, we call that narcissism. If you know you have a big ego, you can avoid the problems related to narcissism with self-development.

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Why Behavior Beats Attitude when Introducing Cultural Change

If you want people to act differently, focus on behavior, not attitude.

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Who Writes Things Down in Your Organization (and Why It Matters)

Taking notes during meetings is a critical and often unappreciated role. Evaluate how your team decides who to take notes to run more equitable and effective meetings.

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Why Cynicism Matters When You’re Making Change

Cynicism has the potential to stop your change movement cold. But don’t despair—beneath every cynic is a disappointed idealist.

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Why Change Is Loss—And How You Can Help Your Team Navigate It

Even when change is for the best, it still entails loss. Help your team navigate by identifying what types they’re most likely to experience.

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How to Keep Your Cool When Work Gets Heated

Especially in high-pressure environments, even seemingly innocuous statements can set people off. Use these self-management techniques to regulate your response.

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8 Organizational Metaphors

Metaphors seize our attention, connect us with others, and simplify complex ideas. But they also trap us into a simplified way of thinking. At work, this means that the way we simplify our organizations determines how we can lead and embrace change.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 101: How to Make a Difference

Creating a supportive workplace for all employees is both a critical and sensitive topic. We’ve identified a few best practices that engage participants and deliver real results.

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How to Encourage a Culture of Courage

Courage isn’t an inherent quality—it can be trained. Here’s how to make it a habit on your team.