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Create workplaces where genuine connections fuel growth and success. Whether you're sparking motivation, strengthening collaboration, or building dream teams, discover practical ways to nurture an environment where everyone thrives naturally.
Compassion versus empathy: how developing your EQ can help
Empathy seems like the buzzword of the 21st century. But we’d be remiss to leave out its more action-oriented cousin: compassion. Understanding the difference between the two is worth getting into because, while both skills are valuable, the former is what actually moves us to help those in need.
Amy Rigby
How to identify (and survive) an existential crisis
Do you ever lose sleep pondering the true meaning of life?
Michael Metcalf
How to recover from burnout: 12 ways to beat chronic stress
Seventy-five percent of people have experienced job burnout, according to a 2020 FlexJobs survey. And that’s just scratching the surface because burnout can exist outside of the workplace, too.
Amy Rigby
10 reasons for leaving a job (and how to find a better fit)
There are plenty of reasons to leave a job.
Deanna deBara
"Should I hire a career coach?" and other common questions
A career is a complex thing. It takes up the bulk of our days, provides the income we need to survive and lends a sense of meaning to our lives—but for many of us, we're still not where we want to be professionally.
Amy Rigby
Leading by example: the role it plays in great leadership
Anyone can be a leader, regardless of their role within an organization. That's because the best leaders lead by example. Their actions, rather than their position of power, motivate others.
Kat Boogaard
How to influence people (without being manipulative)
Did you know you can influence people to do whatever you want?
Michael Metcalf
6 Types of power in leadership: Guide to influential leading
Power shapes every leadership interaction, but wielding it effectively requires understanding its diverse forms. From legitimate to expert power, mastering the different types of power can transform you from a manager into a truly influential leader.
Michael Metcalf
What is executive presence (and why do you need it)?
The best leaders are the ones who can command the attention of a room and immediately draw you into their vision. But is there a name for this special skill or characteristic? Some call it executive presence. While it’s a common buzzword in leadership development training, it’s truly a trait that can set you apart from others and help you establish a reputation of respect and knowledge.
Kat Boogaard
Strategic leadership: What it is and why it matters
Great leaders can be hard to come by. In fact, Gallup's research shows that only about 10% of people have the natural talent to manage others and only 22% of employees strongly agree their leaders have a clear direction for their organization.
Kat Boogaard
23 science-backed ways to combat emotional exhaustion
You can’t give what you don’t have. Emotional exhaustion depletes you of the ability to empathize with others, show compassion, cry with them or even laugh with them. This particular symptom of burnout is felt especially by professionals in demanding, people-oriented fields that are high in emotional labor, such as health care, social work, and teaching.
Amy Rigby
What is divergent thinking? Definition, examples and its link to creativity
Divergent thinking lies at the heart of creativity. It's a way of figuring out answers, solutions and ideas in a free-flowing, spontaneous way.
Michael Metcalf
How to stop worrying: 9 tips to stop anxiety and stress
Most of us have worries or will experience anxious thoughts from time to time.
Kat Boogaard
The power of self-acceptance — and 12 ways to build it
“How often are you kind to yourself and think you're fine as you are?”
Amy Rigby