Whether you are running the meeting or just participating in it, here are 15 great ways to make it more productive and accessible for everyone: How to have more inclusive meetings over Zoom Oct 20, 2020 / Dolly Chugh This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better...
How should we manage upwards during the pandemic?
Managing upwards is about making your boss’s agenda your agenda, according to a senior leader at Citi. But isn’t it just as vital for bosses to convey what their agenda actually is? Read more ‘The subtle art of managing your boss’ was the subject of a curated thread...
4 Phrases that make you sound weak to your co-workers
Your word choices can build you up or tear you down. Here’s how to speak in a way that won’t discredit your confidence or ability to perform. BY ANDREA S. KRAMER AND ALTON B. HARRIS 5 MINUTE READ For women in the workplace, fighting implicit gender biases is a...
It’s just, like, poor word choice
Women in many professions face “baked-in stereotypes” that they are somehow less capable or talented than their male counterparts — meaning they may need to choose their words wisely, says Fast Company. Words and phrases that could reinforce gender bias and therefore...
The key to being a better listener
Building strong relationships — at work and beyond — largely comes down to how we listen to others. And while not all of us are naturally gifted listeners, we can improve with practice. UC Santa Barbara psychology professor Tania Israel recommends we break the process...
How to De-escalate an Argument Using Emotional Intelligence
Given today's political and social environments, it doesn't take much for a minor disagreement to escalate quickly. With people's sensitivities at their peak, strong emotions are likely to emerge at the mere mention of certain topics. To lead with emotional...
Visioning exercise for leadership team
This exercise can be used for the leadership team; groups; departments; the whole organisation An example project: The vision session was for a company with 3 in the leadership team (90% owner, a 10% owner and a director of technology with no equity stake). The first...
VIA Classification of 24 Strengths
In the early 2000s, something ground breaking occurred in the social sciences: Scientists discovered a common language of 24 character strengths make up what’s best about our personality. Everyone possesses all 24 character strengths in different degrees, so each...
Wheel of Intelligent Leadership
John Mattone’s Wheel of Intelligent Leadership is a leadership competency model consists of an inner-core and outer-core, as follows: Inner Core (Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Elements) Self-Concept and Character (Values, Beliefs, and References) Thoughts;...








