| By Sara Young Wang, www.forbes.com | When taking in feedback, criticism or simply having a challenging conversation we’ve often been told to “have thick skin.” I suppose this means to develop a tough exterior or put up some kind of protective bubble so that the things that happen don’t impact us so much. There’s one problem […]
Why It’s So Hard to Speak Up Against a Toxic Culture
| By Francesca Gino, hbr.org | Frustrated by the behavior of some men in their workplace, a group of women working at Nike anonymously surveyed other women colleagues a few months ago about their perceptions of sexual harassment and gender discrimination at the company. The results painted a clear picture of a workplace where women often felt marginalized, disrespected, […]
Is Division 1 Really the Best?
| By Michael Mclamb, usatodayhss.com | D1 schools have a reputation, and it’s a good one. Televised games, sponsored gear, preferential treatment. But is it all true? Is D1 really the best division out there? With more than 1,000 colleges offering sports opportunities, I decided to look at every division to help answer this question. And what I learned […]
Grit: The Power of Passion and Persaverance
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.
The Key to Successful Presentations
| By Adrian Dearnell, www.forbes.com | You’re asked to speak in public on a topic in which you are an undisputed expert. Perfect time to talk about everything you know on the subject, from headlines to footnotes, right? Wrong. Don’t confuse communicating what you know with showing off to an audience. Even if you are speaking to […]
Three Signs It’s Time To Fire Someone (Even If You Like Them)
| By Tricia Emerson, www.forbes.com | One painful aspect of leading is firing people you like. It’s hard for many reasons. The employee may love working with you and for your company. It might be someone you are friends with outside of work. And they might just be a good person who is doing their best. Firing […]
The Best Leadership Advice You’ll Hear Today
| By Justin Bariso, www.inc.com | Back in the spring of 1992, Steve Jobs was invited to speak to a group of students at the MIT Sloan School of Management. (According to MIT, the lecture was a bit of a surprise, the result of the efforts of a Sloan student whose sister had recently married Jobs.) In the talk, […]
Why “Managing Up” is a Win-Win for Everyone
| By Melissa Lamson, www.inc.com | Most managers, especially new managers, struggle to find their footingwith their own supervisors. It can be tough to ask for something your employee needs or feedback on your own performance. Does this sound familiar? You’re thinking, “will I rock the boat by asking for this?” Or, maybe, “If I approach my manager, I […]