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Communicate With Others Differently
As we conclude our series of blogs highlighting Principle #2 of Work That Works, you are beginning to see the value in pursuing activities that make you feel uncomfortable. Stepping outside of your comfort zone etches new neurological pathways in your brain, invites innovation and can work wonders for your relationships with others. In my…
Leer másCare for Your People and the Profits Will Come: Love & Leadership
I recently had the opportunity to speak to a bright group of employees during their organization’s professional development series. After initial discussions about what leadership topics I should cover, we committed to a few priority topics, and then I suggested that I talk about love. I think I gave the event coordinators a bit of…
Leer másCreate a Positive Work Culture for All Generations
Have you ever heard someone in your office say, “Oh, those Millennials…” and fill in the blank with a comment about how things look different today than they did in the past? It’s a common refrain, and a little silly if you think about it. We know that times change and life changes, so why…
Leer másUnleash Your Team’s Full Potential
Cognitive diversity matters. In my last blog post about my book Work That Works, I highlighted the positive role that different thinking and behavioral preferences have on problem solving and performance. I also shared tips to build a cognitively diverse team and help them work together effectively. Often, after I discuss the topic of cognitive…
Leer másHow Do You Foster a WEteam’s Worth of Collaboration?
Cognitive diversity is a vital aspect of successful teams. Studies reported in the Harvard Business Review, hiring practices and numerous case studies over the years have revealed the importance of differing perspectives and their positive impact on innovation and problem solving. While we understand that we need cognitive diversity, it can be challenging for teams…
Leer másThe Language of Grace: What You Say and How You Say It Matters
It surprises me that, with all of the research around the power of positive thinking and affirmative vocabulary, some organizations still have yet to embrace what I call the Language of Grace. The Language of Grace, which is the third principle in my book Work that Works, is the practice of using words and phrases…
Leer másUncomfortable Is the New Norm in Business. Embrace the Scratchy.
The New Year always seems flooded with messages of a “New Year, New You.” At Emergenetics, we think you are perfect as you are and that you should celebrate the things that make you unique. That was the focus of my blog post on the first principle of Work That Works. The post highlighted the…
Leer másPrinciple #1 of Work That Works: Leadership Is an Inside Job
Last month, I introduced the concept of Emergineering, which, in brief, is the process of taking any business objective – like fostering innovation or driving a positive culture – and applying an Emergenetics lens to every aspect of that goal. Emergineering is a concept I explore at great length in my newly launched book: Work…
Leer másWhat It Means When We Say “Emergineering”
Emergineering is perhaps a term that you are not yet familiar with. It is a word we coined in 2009 to describe the process of taking goals – such as building trust, preparing for the future, spurring innovation and energizing workplace culture – and making sure every aspect of each goal reflects Emergenetics concepts. When…
Leer más10 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Mind While You Work
In my column for Inc.com, I’ve written about how I lead groups of volunteers to work with the Kenyan Children Foundation in Africa, and how we all return home exhausted but with our brains refreshed and renewed. We take a break from our usual ways of thinking and open our minds to new ideas and…
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