4 Ways to Cultivate a Unique Leadership Style
The last decade has ushered in a new age of leadership. More than ever, employees are trying to develop their very own unique leadership style, one rooted in authenticity, trust, and open communication. Individuals at all levels of organizations are now looking for meaningful, motivating work experiences. Millennials, especially, want to be led, not managed. And […]
How to Be Vulnerable at Work (Without Oversharing)
Learning how to be vulnerable at work in the right measure can be of immense value. After all, it has been lauded for its role in creating cultures of trust, engagement, and respect. Many leaders say they embrace vulnerability because it allows them to connect with colleagues and team members on a deeper level. Leaders […]
Leading as a Highly Sensitive Person (New LinkedIn Learning Course)
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Perhaps you’ve been given feedback in performance reviews that you care too much or that you need to grow a thicker skin. If so, you are not alone. Research shows that one in five people are highly sensitive – meaning they have a more finely tuned […]
The Benefits of Embracing a Vacation Mindset at Work
Despite the well-known benefits of setting aside time to take a vacation, many of us struggle to disconnect from work. I fact, more than half of employees end the year with unused time off. This ends up costing employers in more ways than one, such as higher disengagement, turnover, and much more. Beyond the business impact, […]
3 Habits of Highly Empathetic Leaders
What do workers really want? Empathetic leaders. Some may be surprised by this but it’s well-known that monetary incentives do little to motivate most people. Research shows that pay raises won’t turn your employees into productivity machines. In fact, giving creative people bonuses demotivates them and leads to poorer performance. According to a 2018 study reported by CNBC, 60 percent […]
4 Productivity Myths that Only Waste Your Time
It’s nearly impossible to browse the internet without running into productivity advice. Most tips promise to transform you into an efficient machine in five easy steps. But if you’re like many people, then you may find the promised results elusive. Yes, these tactics would better be labeled as productivity myths because while some may boost your output […]
