Article: https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-persuade-people-to-change-their-behavior Directives aren’t particularly effective in driving sustained behavior change because we all like to feel as if we are in control of our choices. We avoid doing what they suggested because we don’t want to feel like someone else is controlling us. Our innate anti-persuasion radar raises our defenses, so we avoid or ignore the message …
Article: https://ideas.ted.com/5-ways-to-build-lasting-self-esteem/ Many of us recognize the value of improving our feelings of self-worth. When our self-esteem is higher, we not only feel better about ourselves, we are more resilient as well, we are less vulnerable to anxiety; we release less cortisol into our bloodstream when under stress, and it is less likely to linger in our system. …
Article: https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-to-get-people-to-actually-participate-in-virtual-meetings There are four broad reasons to hold a meeting: to influence others, to make decisions, to solve problems, or to strengthen relationships. Since all of these are active processes, passive passengers in a meeting rarely do quality work. The precondition for effective meetings — virtual or otherwise — is voluntary engagement. 1. The 60-second rule. First, never …
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Article: https://hbr.org/2017/05/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-when-you-dont-like-conflict Avoiding or delaying a difficult conversation can hurt your relationships and create other negative outcomes. It may not feel natural at first, especially if you dread discord, but you can learn to dive into these tough talks by reframing your thoughts. 1. Begin from a place of curiosity and respect, and stop worrying …
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Article: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-blow-your-own-horn-without-embarassment-or-apology/ Like it or not, self-promotion is one of the best tools for people to get ahead in the workplace. And it can be a particularly important way for women and people from underrepresented groups to make sure that their accomplishments are voiced, known, and ultimately recognized. But for people who aren’t natural self-promoters, this …
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Article: https://hbr.org/2020/04/4-behaviors-that-help-leaders-manage-a-crisis BEHAVIOR 1: DECIDE WITH SPEED OVER PRECISION. Avoid Analysis paralysis. Define priorities. Identify and communicate the three to five most important ones. Consider the following questions. What conflicts might arise among the priorities you have outlined? Between the urgent and the important? Between survival today and success tomorrow? A simple, scalable framework for rapid decision-making is critical. …
Article: https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it The brain processes a provocation by a boss, competitive coworker, or dismissive subordinate as a life-or-death threat. The amygdala, the alarm bell in the brain, ignites the fight-or-flight response, hijacking higher brain center. This “act first, think later” brain structure shuts down perspective and analytical reasoning. • Positive emotions like trust, curiosity, confidence, and inspiration broaden the mind and help us build psychological, social, and …
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Article: https://hbr.org/2018/01/6-ways-to-take-control-of-your-career-development-if-your-company-doesnt-care-about-it We are now in the era of do-it-yourself career development. Companies less frequently offer formal training a trend that has been around for years. This may be because employees change jobs so frequently. And managers aren’t helping. Too worried about their own hides, most managers don’t have time or energy to focus on …
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Article: https://ideas.ted.com/do-you-have-any-of-these-4-bad-habits-of-managers-heres-how-to-change-them/ Do you have any of these 4 bad habits of managers? While positive behavior can help foster a culture of respect and trust, negative behavior can trickle down and make employees (and teams) mistrustful, inefficient and ineffective. Tips on creating high-performance teams. When you take on a new role, you have to shed …
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Article: https://hbr.org/2020/09/5-principles-to-guide-adaptive-leadership Adaptive Leadership is a practical leadership framework that helps individuals and organizations adapt and thrive in challenging environments. During the time of crisis, leaders, and organizations with true adaptive leadership skills seem to be doing better. Here is a simple but deeply meaningful framework for it. Four As of Adaptive Leadership.
