3 Ways Being Empathetic Can Make You More Productive at Work
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We often overlook empathy as a business skill, but research shows us that it's critical to building a productive and…
Matt JohnstonMay 30, 2019
High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety. Here’s How to Create It
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5 ways to build trust.
Matt JohnstonMay 27, 2019
This Is What Employees Really Want (Hint: It’s Not About the Money)
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Research shows that employees value empathy at work more than money.
Gayle MartinMay 15, 2019
Here’s How Google Knows in Less Than 5 Minutes if Someone Is a Great Leader
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After years of study, Google uses a few simple questions to identify the company's best leaders.
Matt JohnstonApril 22, 2019
What Makes Some People More Productive Than Others
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" professionals with the highest productivity scores tended to do well on the same clusters of habits. They planned their…
Matt JohnstonMarch 29, 2019
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Coach
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We don't think twice about hiring a coach in sports or when learning a musical instrument, so it makes sense…
Matt JohnstonMarch 27, 2019
Want to Change Your Culture? Listen to Your Best People
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"When you allow your employees to dream with you, you don't have to work on getting buy-in. They already believe…
Matt JohnstonMarch 20, 2019
The Financial Upside of Being an Optimist
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A survey found they save more and stress about money less than pessimists.
Matt JohnstonMarch 13, 2019
Asking These 5 Questions Will Instantly Reveal What Employees Love Most About Their Jobs
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This is a great reminder to anyone is a position of leadership– your team members probably have a much better…
Matt JohnstonFebruary 26, 2019
How Companies Can Balance Social Impact and Financial Goals
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This is a terrific HBR article discussing how companies can build strategies to balance two equally important missions.
Matt JohnstonFebruary 13, 2019