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19 best leadership books for today's most pressing problems
With the unique set of leadership challenges facing organizations today, many managers and executives are feeling the pressure to perform.
Amy Rigby
What is self-awareness and why is it important? (With examples and tips to improve yours)
How well do you really know yourself? Probably not as well as you think. According to research by Tasha Eurich, 95% of people claim to have self-awareness-but only 10 to 15% actually do.
Amy Rigby
9 leadership challenges we'll face post-pandemic (and how to overcome them)
From Covid-19 to racial injustices to economic instability—a lot has happened since March 2020.
Amy Rigby
Goal-setting strategies for success: The surprising science
Growing up as the only child to a single mom in Queens New York, Daymond John didn't feel like he had a lot of options.
Amy Rigby
How to address your career aspirations in a job interview
Picture this: You’re interviewing with a hiring manager for an open position. So far, you’ve nailed every single question and are feeling confident that the interview is going well.
Kat Boogaard
Servant leadership: a powerful, people-first leader style
Imagine a workplace where employees' development, needs, and concerns always come first.
Michael Metcalf
Workplace bullying is on the rise. Learn how to stop it.
The issue of workplace bullying is on the rise. According to the latest data, 79.3 million US workers have been victims of workplace bullying1. Factors such as remote work and economic uncertainty have also been found to increase the prevalence of bullying.
William Haigen
12 powerful ways to support mental health in the workplace
With more than three-quarters of U.S. employees reporting that their mental health is negatively affecting their work, isn’t it time that employers prioritize mental health in the workplace?
Amy Rigby
Leadership development program: What it is and why you need one
Only 11% of organizations believe they have a strong bench to fill leadership positions, according to the Global Leadership Forecast 2021-and it’s the lowest rate global consulting firm DDI has seen in a decade.
Amy Rigby
8 intelligent tips for building rapport with anyone you meet
Whether you’re a new employee trying to make a good impression, a teacher welcoming new students for the school year or a salesperson trying to close a deal, building rapport is what makes everyday interactions like these productive and successful.
Amy Rigby
Transactional leadership style: What it is, plus the pros and cons
There are 11 identified types of leadership styles, with the transactional leadership style often viewed through the prism of someone who values order and structure. A transactional leader focuses on results, conforms to the existing structure of an organization and measures success according to that organization's system of rewards and penalties.
Ted Bauer
Ace the interview question: how do you work under pressure?
Pressure drives us to achieve great things for causes we care about. It brings out the best in our abilities and can push us to the next level of our potential.
Michael Metcalf
How to build good work relationships and why they matter
Building good work relationships is one of the best ways to become more productive, enhance your collaboration skills, and create more opportunities for yourself.
Michael Metcalf
The Perceived Stress Scale: Measure how stressed you are
Anxiety can be all-consuming in high pressure environments. High levels of stress negatively affect your brain functions, immune system, and overall mental health. Psychological distress is the main culprit behind work stress and burnout, often accompanied by low physical activity and all sorts of physical ailments.
Michael Metcalf