Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving. Giving thanks throughout your organization is not only noble—it is smart. Mindful business leaders who are wise and generous enough to make it a year-round practice will be rewarded with healthier and more robust organizations.
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I understand why people talk about work-life balance. However, work-life balance is a weak attempt to help us lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I respect the intentions but disagree with the approach.
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This week’s midterm elections were a refreshing victory for diversity, and for gender diversity in particular. Corporate boardrooms and executive suites suddenly find themselves behind the curve.
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Articles and keynotes about the importance of empathy and compassion are common in the business world these days. Those qualities are universally acknowledged to be essential in building a winning organizational culture. However, you will never see compassionate leadership in popular lists of the leadership styles one can aspire to. Why is that?
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When we think about artificial intelligence and human speech we typically think of personal assistants like Siri and Alexa. That technology is still in its infancy. What if the real potential with AI is not to make computers or apps sound more human, but instead, to help humans be more humane and empathetic.
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Over 70% of employees characterized their relationship with their boss negatively according to a recent Monster poll for National Boss’s Day on Tuesday. Although hardly scientific, the poll is a timely reminder of the power of a boss to make the work experience a good one or a bad one.
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When we first feel stress knocking on our door, our instinct might be to run and reach for what we conceive to be the opposite of stress—a carefree zone of comfort and relaxation. Our instinct is a natural impulse. Stress at its worst is a fear-based state, triggering a fight-or-flight reaction.
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Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom is a true believer, and like many true believers, he lets his message outrun his evidence. Based on a single study of a Chinese travel agency, he enthusiastically declares working from home a “future-looking technology” with “enormous potential.”
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Mental illness is a stubborn foe. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Advocates must dispel the perception that depression and related conditions are a private concern that belongs in the shadows. Progressive business leaders understand that mental health is a shared concern and that promoting mental health and overall organizational health are the same fight.
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Apple CEO and co-founder, Steve Jobs was the most inspiring and inspired individual I have ever met and worked for. Today precisely seven years after his passing his name is still synonymous with visionary, genius, innovator, and icon. He revolutionized the world with ground-breaking innovations with the personal computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
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Benefits Of A Year-Round Attitude Of Gratitude In The Workplace
5 Reasons To Stop Talking About Work-Life Balance
Women Make Historic Gains In Midterm Election: Is The Business World Behind The Curve?
Compassionate Business Leadership Creates A Competitive Edge
Beyond Siri And Alexa: Can Artificial Intelligence Help Us Communicate Better?
Can A Narcissistic CEO Destroy Their Company?