What Is Toxic Positivity?
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Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive…
Matt JohnstonApril 8, 2022
6 Ways to Become a Nicer Person
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Being kind to others is beneficial to the people around us and ourselves. This article outlines several ways to hone…
Matt JohnstonMarch 27, 2022
Why are some people irritable all the time? And what can you do?
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What happens when a few hours of feeling grumpy turns into an extended period of irritability? It is hard enough…
Matt JohnstonMarch 22, 2022
What Is Empathy, and Why Is It So Important for Great Leaders?
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As Bill Gates pointed out in a Stanford commencement speech, “If we're going to make our optimism matter to everyone…
Gayle MartinNovember 15, 2021
5 reasons why knowing how to listen is one of the most sought after skills to work
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Active listening is one of the most important skills for both leaders and employees, in work life and our personal…
Gayle MartinSeptember 27, 2021
High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety. Here’s How to Create It
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Research tells us that high-performing teams have one thing in common - the presence of psychological safety. In psychologically safe…
Matt JohnstonAugust 30, 2021
10 Signs You’re Emotionally Intelligent (and 5 Signs You’re not)
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The ability to recognize your own emotions as well as the emotions of others, and react appropriately is emotional intelligence…
Gayle MartinAugust 3, 2021
The Most Needed, but Counter-Intuitive Leadership Skill: Self-Compassion
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"Leadership has long been defined by the ability to take risks and learn from setbacks, and this is all the…
Matt JohnstonJune 20, 2021
Nonobvious Ways to Have Deeper Conversations
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“Humans need to be heard before they will listen” (Amanda Ripley). Although we are physically disconnected, it is still possible…
Matt JohnstonMay 30, 2021
Set Better Boundaries
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We all encounter "boundary predators" in all areas of our life. While they might be easier to spot at work,…
Matt JohnstonFebruary 1, 2021