Andrew is a manager. He just realized that he scheduled an important meeting on a cultural holiday. He rescheduled the meeting, but he isn’t sure if it’s better or worse to explain why he...

Whether it’s to a direct report, a manager, or a peer, there’s never an easy way to provide negative feedback. Some of us worry too much about hurt feelings, so we sugarcoat the truth. Some of us...

Culture change is a monumental task for any organization. It's a journey fraught with challenges, from biases entrenched in the fabric of the workplace to resistance against change and a lack of...

Does your workplace have the kind of culture where employees take initiative with decision-making? Or do employees feel pressure to get permission on how to move forward? Companies want to give...

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world of work, creating an environment where employees can thrive, innovate, and collaborate is a top priority for organizations. As we navigate the challenges...

The June 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina made big news. The case took on affirmative action in...

In school, effective educators create a learning culture where students feel safe expressing their thoughts. Rather than only accepting the right answer, they encourage students to think about why...

Resilience is simply the capacity to withstand difficulties or to recover quickly from them. It can apply to people, communities, materials, organizations, and—yes—teams within an organization....

Feedback has always been an essential component of a high-performing workplace. But while the fundamentals of feedback are much the same, the modern workplace requires a more nuanced approach driven...

Never underestimate the value of employee engagement. Engagement—a combination of enthusiasm, dedication, and connection—is good for the individual and the company. It leads to job satisfaction,...

Where would we be today without light bulbs? Perhaps in the dark, if not for Thomas Edison’s resilience. Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts trying to invent the light bulb. He told a reporter,...

As the global economy endures downturns, organizations must view these challenging times not as threats but as opportunities for growth and innovation.