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Arrogant leaders continue to rise. Here’s how to deal with one

The more deluded people are about their own skills and talents, the easier it is for them to fool others into thinking they are more capable than they are actually. Here’s how to avoid the fallout.

Arrogant leaders continue to rise. Here’s how to deal with one

This word is especially effective when you need to give critical feedback

Executive coach Ed Batista observes that even the most patient leader eventually gets upset or angry—and yet merely venting these emotions will be cathartic in the moment and counterproductive in the long run. Here’s what to say instead.

This word is especially effective when you need to give critical feedback

4 strategies that will breathe new life into your leadership

While buzzwords such as “agility” and “nimbleness” get thrown around a lot, this one thing is the deeper and more foundational skill that underlies them.

4 strategies that will breathe new life into your leadership

A ‘net purpose score’ is a better way to measure employee engagement

If you’re looking to stave off the Great Resignation, satisfaction can’t be measured only by looking at employee output.

A ‘net purpose score’ is a better way to measure employee engagement

Why camera-optional policies and no-meeting days are not enough

The CEO of Cogito urges leaders to shift their perspective toward being more intentional with all their actions, processes, and general workplace operations, especially as Zoom dysmorphia is on the rise.

Why camera-optional policies and no-meeting days are not enough

Workplace conflicts cost billions annually. Here’s what leaders can do

A lawyer turned DEI professional points out that diversity, equity, and inclusion are human problems, not just a problem of policies and procedures.

Workplace conflicts cost billions annually. Here’s what leaders can do

This one simple change can help you stay ahead of the Great Resignation

The VP of People at Sourcegraph notes that retaining talent and managing rampant burnout in the new era of work isn’t just about letting employees work from home.

This one simple change can help you stay ahead of the Great Resignation

Leaders: Here’s how to make sure you’re not excluding an important part of your workforce

The CEO of Beeline says that ignoring this pervasive and productive category of the workforce can hold back your entire company.

Leaders: Here’s how to make sure you’re not excluding an important part of your workforce

This is what Black female leadership looks like (and what organizations can do to tap that power)

Global leader and DEI professional Wema Hoover says that while research shows that promoting underrepresented groups like Black women to senior leadership positions creates pipelines for future advocacy, that, by itself, is not enough.

This is what Black female leadership looks like (and what organizations can do to tap that power)

This is the cost of the Great Resignation. Here’s what leaders can do

The CEO of Workhuman points out that the potential cost of turnover doubled in the past 20 months. Retention is obviously the key to cutting that cost.

This is the cost of the Great Resignation. Here’s what leaders can do

This is how leaders can engage a hybrid intergenerational team

Career coach Sunshine Farzan explains the four pillars that make up a foundation for an effective hybrid framework that can help companies recruit, build, and engage successful intergenerational teams.

This is how leaders can engage a hybrid intergenerational team

How leaders can help their people see career ladders differently

The cofounder of 15Five says that empowerment does embrace some aspects of ‘moving up the ladder’ and the accompanying titles and salary increases that mark success, but it is much more heavily focused on passion.

How leaders can help their people see career ladders differently

Is power going to your head? Research shows how leaders can be prone to make bad decisions

Feeling powerful makes us more prone to three behavioral patterns that increase the likelihood of making poor decisions.

Is power going to your head? Research shows how leaders can be prone to make bad decisions

The science behind 7 great leadership principles

From Indra Nooyi and Ursula Burns to Larry Fink, these leaders embody successful principles, whether they are doing so consciously or not.

The science behind 7 great leadership principles

Leaders: This is the impact trustworthiness has on your success

A Spotify executive says, ‘There’s a big difference between being liked and being trusted, especially when you hold a position of power, and the distinction heavily influences the success of your workforce.

Leaders: This is the impact trustworthiness has on your success

4 steps you must consider to lead a divided workforce

The chair of Weber Shandwick’s Global Corporate Practice says that according to research, 80% of Americans believe businesses should play a role in bringing COVID to an end. The onus is on leaders to help lead us out.

4 steps you must consider to lead a divided workforce

Leaders: Here’s how to deal with the good and bad effects of remote work

A communications professor says that instead of a “my way or the highway” scenario, leaders and employees can work together to find solutions.

Leaders: Here’s how to deal with the good and bad effects of remote work

What I learned about leadership from my legendary comedian grandfather

Jack Benny has been dead for 47 years, but the TV and radio icon’s approach to ensemble comedy has some surprising lessons for today’s corporate leaders, says his tech exec grandson.

What I learned about leadership from my legendary comedian grandfather

How to manifest success through mindset training

The CEO of medical device software company Greenlight Guru says, “Mindset training helps you clear out negative thoughts and replace them with confidence, determination, satisfaction, clarity. Whatever you want.”

How to manifest success through mindset training

Why Bill Gates gave away 4 million copies of this book to future leaders

Hans Rosling’s book Factfulness makes the case that when we see the world based on facts, we can also make better plans to create the futures we would want to live in.

Why Bill Gates gave away 4 million copies of this book to future leaders

Impact

Backed-up container ships filled cities with pollution

This new basic income experiment will give money to both rich and poor

If we put the chargers in the right places, we can get more people into electric cars

News

Innovation By Design

Spotify Wrapped 2021 is here—and so are the memes

Burger King’s Whopper turns 64: Grab one for 37 cents this week

Now you can buy your kid a Tesla: the $1,900 electric Cyberquad four-wheeler

Co.Design

Meet the man who wants to electrify every building in America

4 reasons why museums are steering clear of the NFT craze

Lego turns its iconic pieces into supersized wooden home accessories

Work Life

5 things leaders can do to create a stronger, happier workplace

How to know when overthinking is productive, depending on your personal style

The reasons keeping people away from available jobs are complex. Here’s what to do