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Tag: leadership
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The Progress Principle for Leaders: Helping Your Team See Small Wins Every Day
Research on daily work life suggests that progress on meaningful work is one of the strongest drivers of motivation. Here is how leaders can help their teams see small wins. Read more
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Q&A: Why Does Everything Stall When I’m on Vacation?
If decisions pile up and projects freeze every time you take a few days off, your vacation is telling you something useful about how you lead during the rest of the year. Read more
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Moral Courage at Work: How to Raise a Concern When Silence Would Be Easier
Speaking up about something that seems wrong at work takes a particular kind of courage. Here is how to think it through, choose your approach and protect yourself along the way. Read more
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From the Apollo 1 Fire to the Moon: How a Space Program Rebuilt After Tragedy
In 1967, a fire killed three astronauts during a test on the launch pad. Two and a half years later, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon. The rebuilding in between is a lasting lesson in honest recovery. Read more
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Leading the Family Vacation Without Becoming the Cruise Director
In many families, one person plans, packs and manages every minute of the trip. Here is how to lead a family vacation so that everyone, including you, actually gets a break. Read more
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How to Run a Mid-Year Team Check-In People Don’t Dread
A mid-year check-in can energize a team for the second half or feel like one more ritual. Here’s a simple, honest format leaders can use to review the first six months and plan the next. Read more
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Why Leaders Should Take Real Vacations, and How to Make It Possible
When leaders never fully disconnect, their teams notice and often follow suit. Here’s why taking real time off is part of leading well, and how to set your team up so you can. Read more
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Q&A: How Do I Rally a Team After a Disappointing First Half?
Missed targets and a rough first six months can leave a team discouraged. Here are answers to questions leaders often ask about restoring morale and momentum for the second half. Read more
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Leading Through the Summer Slowdown Without Inventing Busywork
When work slows down in summer, leaders face a choice: fill the time with busywork or use it well. Here’s how to turn a quiet season into real progress, development and recovery. Read more
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Welcoming a New Graduate to Your Team: A Leader’s First-Month Guide
New graduates bring energy and fresh ideas, along with real uncertainty about how work works. Here’s how leaders can make the first month a strong start for a first-time professional. Read more
