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Jacqueline Jensen Jacqueline Jensen
Updated on April 22, 2024

Better Leadership Starts With Gratitude

We often tend to think of gratitude as a mysterious force that shows up when we succeed. But by mindfully seeking it out, we become better leaders in business and happier people overall.

Amy Radin Amy Radin
Updated on April 22, 2024

Want to Be a More Effective Leader? Ask More Questions.

Questions can open up your capacity to embrace change and find better answers. Here’s how to become a better questioner.

Peter Follows Peter Follows
Updated on April 22, 2024

Here’s What Businesses Can Learn From Aaron Rodgers’ Season-Ending Injury

Success cannot and should not depend on one person alone.

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Elizabeth Harz Elizabeth Harz
Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Spot Employee Stress Sooner

Employees today are exposed to more stressors than ever before. Here’s how you can see when they’re struggling and help to fix things.

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Jacqueline Farrington Jacqueline Farrington
Updated on April 22, 2024

Are Your Nonverbal Cues Sending the Right Message? 

How you say something matters just as much as what you say. Watch out for these common nonverbal communication mistakes and ace your presentations.

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Viktor Grekov Viktor Grekov
Updated on April 22, 2024

5 Ways to Boost Post-Thanksgiving Productivity

Avoid micromanaging, cancel needless meetings and have some office fun to dispel post-holiday productivity slumps.

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Rajeev Shrivastava Rajeev Shrivastava
Updated on April 19, 2024

Why Insurance Is a Travel Essential for Businesses

Sending your employees abroad? Here’s how travel has changed since Covid-19 and how you can protect your employees — and your company — from risks when flying.

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Andres Lares Andres Lares
Updated on April 16, 2024

5 Things Employers Can Learn From a Viral Layoff Video

Adding empathy and compassion to the layoff process helps employees and can also protect a company’s reputation.

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Caroline Strzalka Caroline Strzalka
Updated on April 16, 2024

What My Time on Sesame Street Taught Me About Founding a Tech Company

My co-founder and I met when we both worked on Sesame Street. Here’s what we learned from those days that shapes our vision as leaders.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on April 15, 2024

Self-Evaluations Make Stronger Leaders. Here’s How to Write One.

Self-evaluations promote honesty, self-awareness and accountability — all crucial traits good managers must embody.