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Toxic workplace – what leaders can do about it
The term “toxic workplace” has been widely used lately and means different things to different people. What does a toxic work environment look like and more importantly, how does it feel? Overall, it’s an environment that doesn’t feel psychologically safe. When looking for toxicity, expect to see some patterns. For example, these tend to be […]
Uncertainty leaders and the possibilities of “cautiously optimistic”
I predict we’ll be hearing the phrase “cautiously optimistic” a lot now. The New York Times tells us “The Economy is (Almost) Back. It Will Look Different Than It Used To.” The parenthetical “almost” sticks out as a hedge on whatever might happen in the near future, as analysts are qualifying their forecasts after a […]
Letting go – the art of strategic compromise
Executive Development Group partner Dr. Sandy Shullman writes in Training Industry about the power and advantages of letting go in a debate or conflict. It’s more about emotional intelligence than weakness and helps build trust, respect and – often – better solutions. But it needs to be done right. Read it all here. Letting it […]
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Toxic workplace – what leaders can do about it
The term “toxic workplace” has been widely used lately and means different things to different people. What does a toxic work environment look like and more importantly, how does it feel? Overall, it’s an environment that doesn’t feel psychologically safe.[...]
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The three most important characteristics of agile teams
Agile teams are comprised of people who are able to deal well with uncertainty. They run toward it, they don’t avoid it.
And, they do at least these three things very well:
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How to encourage feedback in cross-functional teams
Feedback is vital to development. Dr. Lily Kelly-Radford was interviewed by Deanna deBara for Lattice.com, the HR and talent management online publication. “Having a mentor in another department is one of the most valuable things that can happen in an[...]
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