Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The best tips from 1,000 episodes of the HBR IdeaCast.

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Manager 126

Lolly Daskal

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Many leaders unknowingly undermine their influence through the words they use. While most leaders focus on strategy, decision-making, and driving results, they often overlook the subtle cues in their communication that reveal their emotional intelligence. There is one common phrase that instantly exposes a leader’s lack of empathy and connection: “That’s just how it is.” In my work as an executive leadership coach, I have guided leaders through understanding how their language

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Leadership Development Manager 114

Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Environmental scientist Donella Meadows on nonmaterial needs: “People don’t need enormous cars; they need admiration and respect. They don’t need a constant stream of new clothes; they need to feel that others consider them to be attractive, and they need excitement and variety and beauty.

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Energy 91

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Every departure has a story to tell and an opportunity to learn, and exit interviews stand no exception to this. Often underutilized, these interviews are a valuable tool for organizations that have the potential to uncover strengths, address weaknesses, and explore areas for improvement. They give employees a unique chance to share unfiltered feedback before leaving.

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Retention Implementation Manager Employee Engagement 97

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.

Diversity

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. “Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field.

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Manager Compensation Administration Recruitment 59

Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Could changing how you view a problem help you solve it? Can you reframe your thinking and get better results? It may surprise you, but both are true. You can reframe your mind using simple phrases and mindset shifts, and bring significant changes to your life. Whether you have problems that you just haven't been able to solve, or changes you'd like to make, but you can't quite get yourself to embrace them, you might just need a reframe.

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Energy Engineering Manager Software 52

BetterUp

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Emotion regulation is a critical skill that helps us navigate the ups and downs of daily life. We all feel frustration in traffic, sadness when we miss loved ones, or anger when someone lets us down. These emotional responses are normal, but for some, managing emotions becomes a challenge, with highs and lows that feel overwhelming.

Manager 98

Manager 98

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Introduction Remote work has become more than just a modern convenience; it has become the backbone of countless businesses today. Effectively managing a remote workforce involves far more than merely tracking hours worked. It’s about fostering a culture of trust, enhancing productivity, and maintaining security—all while ensuring that employees don’t feel stifled or micromanaged.

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Software Compliance Workflows Project Management 98

Alison Green

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any discussion you’d like to have with other readers (work or non-work or possibly even entirely dessert-focused if that’s your bag). Happy Thanksgiving!

Manager 78

Manager 78