Management

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March 12, 2021
The Positive Side of Negative Emotions
The mental judo known as “cognitive reappraisal” — minimizing the emotional impact of bad situations — can be good for the soul but bad for the firm.
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Workplace Equality for All! (Unless They’re Old)
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In this podcast episode, we discuss how forms of “psychological distancing” can be used to build trust and encourage tolerance.
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When companies shut down because of executive malfeasance, bottom-tier workers suffer most — especially when it comes to future earnings.
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Question Everything: Why Curiosity Is Communication’s Secret Weapon
In this podcast episode, we discuss how asking strong questions helps you build trust and connect with your audience.
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The Positive Side of Negative Emotions
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February 23, 2021
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The Staggering Costs of Health Insurance “Sludge”
A new study finds that dealing with health insurance administrators costs the U.S. economy billions in wasted work time and lost productivity.
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In this podcast episode, we discuss how our behavior impacts our relationships and sharing our feelings can lead to more success as a leader.
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February 08, 2021
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Executive Bonuses Might Work Better Than You Think
Cash and equity incentives promote individual and collective performance benefits, new research finds.
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February 05, 2021
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In this podcast episode, a publishing executive talks about decisions editors need to make to bring in more voices to tell our country’s authentic stories.
Leadership
January 29, 2021
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Latino Entrepreneurs Face — and Can Overcome — Funding Obstacles
A new report details the barriers to loan approval for Latino-owned businesses — and points to ways to break them down.
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January 15, 2021
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How to Pressure Test Your Strategic Vision
Learning to construct, debate, and communicate a logically valid argument is an essential pillar in making great strategy.
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January 11, 2021
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In this episode, we discuss how to write simply, succinctly, and with relevance.
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January 07, 2021
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Sales at America’s biggest restaurant franchisee plunged 60% after COVID-19 hit, but the company survived. Why? “The strength of the team,” says owner Greg Flynn.
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The political polarization wrought by the 2020 presidential election is bound to creep into the workplace. Here are some ways managers can become peacekeepers.
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