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Toxic Distraction: Tension On The Team

Leadership Freak

Tension on the team turns small obstacles into toxic distractions. The problems we have with each other destroy us. External challenges invite teams to depend on each other. But we can’t rise when we beat each other down. The people we can't confront run the team. More on Leadership Freak.

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Positive Psychology And 8 Exercises For Finding Happiness

BetterUp

Jump to section Positive psychology definition How does positive psychology work?

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Job Spotlight: Guide to Travel Nursing

Refresh

Are you a nurse with a sense of adventure and a passion for helping others? If so, travel… The post Job Spotlight: Guide to Travel Nursing first appeared on The Express Blog.

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53 Questions And Exercises For Building Intimacy

BetterUp

Jump to section What does it mean to build intimacy?

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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One Company A/B Tested Hybrid Work. Here’s What They Found.

Harvard Business Review

The six-month experiment reversed managers’ opinions on hybrid work — and offers three important lessons.

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Surprising Leadership Traits That Set Extraordinary Leaders Apart

Lolly Daskal

The traits that define extraordinary leaders are both surprising and invaluable. Traditional qualities like decisiveness and charisma are no longer the sole markers of exceptional leadership. Instead, it is the subtle, often overlooked traits that truly set remarkable leaders apart. These traits foster environments of innovation, trust, and resilience, paving the way for sustainable success.

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is it OK to ask my team to do working lunches?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a question about working lunches. I manage a small team, and I recently held a brainstorming session for some professional development ideas for next year that the whole team can participate in. One of the options I suggested is (company-sponsored) lunch and learns, where we watch a work-related webinar and debrief, invite an expert to present on a relevant topic, or have a team member present on a spec

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Video Quick Take: Atlassian’s Annie Dean on Collaboration Trends, AI, and New Ways of Working - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ATLASSIAN

Harvard Business Review

Sponsor content from Atlassian.

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coworker asked to borrow money, changing into pajamas as soon as you get home, and more

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should managers have to train professionals on basic computer skills? We have an ongoing debate in my office – is a manager responsible for training an employee on non-essential but generally required skills? For example, my partner and I provide our new attorneys training in how our office operates, the applicable legal fields we cover, legal updates, and generally how to be

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Can a Coffee Shop in Utah Help Solve Underemployment for People with Disabilities?

Harvard Business Review

What’s the best way to scale a company with a mission to create jobs for people with disabilities?

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Future of HR: Navigating Transformation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Jeremy York

Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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can I ask why my coworker was fired?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have always thought of my job as a place where people didn’t get fired unless they were obviously and consistently bad at their jobs. I have been here for six years and I know that when we get the “goodbye so-and-so” emails from HR about people unexpectedly leaving, that probably means they were fired.

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13 Barriers To Employee Engagement To Break Down

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement can enhance productivity by 18% and profitability by 23%. It is also worth noting that engaged workers are 78% less likely to be absent. Thus, in today's highly competitive world, it is not only wise but also of utmost importance to develop a culture of engagement. However, owing to such encouraging figures, even in the most recent 2024 Gallup data, only 23% of workers could be categorized as engaged at their workplaces.

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Ten Things Great Leaders Do

Thought Leaders LLC

If our businesses are to be successful, we need to move from an era of command and control to a system of “leadership by consent.” Here are ten things great leaders do to make that shift. Today’s post is by Debra Corey, author of Build it: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement. The role of leaders is changing. More than ever, our employees are demanding visible, accountable and valuable leadership.

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What Is a Phased Return To Work? Your Company Questions Answered

AIHR

A phased return to work is a compassionate, practical approach to allowing employees to transition smoothly back to work after a long absence. It’s a valuable strategy for supporting employee wellbeing and maintaining a positive work environment. For instance, the Department of Work and Pensions reports that 70% of employees feel a phased return to work has helped them transition more quickly when resuming their jobs after an extended leave period.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Research: How Regulatory Changes Can Hurt Workers’ Motivation

Harvard Business Review

In our polarized political landscape, employees increasingly find that they hold moral beliefs that conflict with the laws and regulations they are subject to at work. New research suggests that when workers feel this conflict between their moral beliefs and legal regulations, they’re less likely to take problems into their own hands, raise suggestions to improve work procedures, or champion new ideas.

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598 | When Toxic Relationships Drain Your Team: What to Do Next

Chris LoCutro

Toxic relationships —whether they involve team members, clients, or others in the workplace—can drain your energy, damage your business, and impact your mental health. But as much as these relationships can be exhausting, it’s crucial to understand how to handle them professionally, with empathy and clear boundaries. I get it. Toxicity is everywhere.

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Phishing Attacks Are Evolving. Here’s How to Resist Them.

Harvard Business Review

Improvements in technology have made deepfakes — fraudulent audio, video, and images — easier than ever to create. As a result, 2024 has seen a nearly 60% surge in phishing attacks. These attacks hijack our perceptions and our ability to distinguish fiction from reality. They work because they manipulate our brains in ways we’re naturally vulnerable to.

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at what point can I report my inappropriate and inflammatory coworker?

Alison Green

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m having an issue with a coworker who I find deeply irritating and, frankly, am embarrassed to be professionally associated with I have reported her more egregious actions to our manager and, after my second complaint, started documenting behavior but I don’t know what is actionable and what is petty and interpersonal.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.