Without Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness Doesn’t Work

"We believe that by focusing on mindfulness-as-corporate-fad, leaders run the risk of missing other opportunities to develop their critical emotional…

Matt JohnstonSeptember 11, 2017

HR

4 Tips To Help Make Hard Conversations Successful

Prepare, prepare and then prepare some more. A heated discussion with an employee containing competing versions of reality is no…

Matt JohnstonSeptember 7, 2017

Wellness

The Crazy Way Complaining Alters Your Brain

"Complaining is a manifestation of helplessness and frustration??an offshoot of anger, which has been shown to cause a greater risk…

Matt JohnstonAugust 14, 2017

Wellness

To Build Your Resilience, Ask Yourself Two Simple Questions

"Ask yourself this question: Is there any possible scenario by which this could actually turn out to be a good…

Matt JohnstonAugust 9, 2017

HR

Sheryl Sandberg: Develop Your Voice, Not Your Brand

Great article and interview on how to think about building a career.

Matt JohnstonAugust 9, 2017

Business

Creating the Best Workplace on Earth

"We call this 'the organization of your dreams.' In a nutshell, it's a company where individual differences are nurtured; information…

Matt JohnstonAugust 2, 2017

Wellness

Why Companies Need to Talk About Wellness

If their wellness program is underutilized, employers need to let the secret out. By communicating their goals and tactics, the…

Johnston GroupAugust 2, 2017

Business

Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman by WaitWhat on Apple Podcasts

"A winning company culture only emerges when every employee feels they personally own the culture." - Reid Hastings, CEO and…

Matt JohnstonJuly 21, 2017

HR

These Are the 7 Things That Drive People to Get Things Done, According to Psychology

When you're hiring employees, you want people who can solve problems, learn new approaches and consistently deliver results. And, it…

Johnston GroupJuly 12, 2017

Business

4 Things the Most Respected Leaders Do for Their Employees

Want to be a great leader? Shine the spotlight on your team. This article talks about four simple leadership behaviours…

Johnston GroupJune 26, 2017

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