On “In Collaborative Work Cultures, Women Carry More of the Weight”
Are women penalized for being team players? Recent research shows that in organizations with relationship heavy cultures, it is women who feel the burden disproportionately. Renee Cullinan, author of the recent HBR article, In Collaborative Work Cultures, Women Carry More of the Weight says there are important differences in the way men and women view […]
On “5 Ways to Project Confidence in Front of an Audience”
What makes a great presentation? According to Carmine Gallo, author of the recent HBR article, “5 Ways to Project Confidence in Front of an Audience,” you need to deliver your message with confidence and competence to tap into your full leadership potential. Whether you are speaking to a large audience or in a team meeting, you still […]
On “Is the Confidence Gap Between Men and Women a Myth?”
When it comes to achieving power and influence in the workplace, is confidence the differentiating factor? In a recent Harvard Business Review article, “Is the Confidence Gap Between Men and Women a Myth?,” Laura Gillen’s research has shown that while self-confidence is gender neutral, the consequences of appearing self-confident are not. According to Gillen, appearing self-confident does not […]
On “How to Increase Your Influence at Work”
Knowing how to influence teams, clients and stakeholders is a crucial aspect of today’s business environment. There is a real value to be recognized as someone with influence – it can help you get important projects done, get noticed, and even promoted. In a recent Harvard Business Review article “How to Increase Your Influence at Work,” Rebecca Knight outlines some […]
On “Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For”
According to the media, the benefits of mindfulness have recently exploded into an ubiquitous cure-all for fixing our problems. As it happens, most of the research around mindfulness is not grounded in rigorous scientific evidence. In his recent Harvard Business Review article “Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For,” Daniel Goleman found that less than […]
On “How to Deal with a Boss Who Stresses You Out”
We’ve all had issues with a toxic boss at one point or another, but consistently dealing with a bad leader can make going to work each morning a stressful task. In his recent Harvard Business Review article, “How to Deal with a Boss Who Stresses You Out,” Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shares some practical coping strategies […]
On “What Great Managers Do Daily”
We’ve all read the numerous articles highlighting the must-have qualities of an effective manager. Beyond the personal traits – what is it exactly that makes a manager great on a day-to-day basis? Inspired by a Gallup study that found that about 70% of people in management roles are not well equipped for the job, Ryan […]