LinkedIn made DMing a business a possibility. A LinkedIn post recently announced that its 930 million professionals, marketers and others can have more ease of access to businesses and brands through its Pages Messaging. This opportunity, described as a two-way conversation, lets a LinkedIn member ask a question to a business about their product or company while […]
Meta is getting in on the AI action with “ChatGPT-like” chatbots. They will be deployed on Messenger and WhatsApp, according to reported by Katie Paul in an article for Reuters. The bots will converse using different personas. Meta based chatbots could change user pictures on Instagram from text prompts, create emojis for messaging and more, according […]
We often assume that if we’re successful at one company, we’ll easily succeed at another. But it can be jarring to join a new organization with a very different culture. One way to ease the transition is to find a cultural mentor :: someone who can help you interpret and navigate the implicit codes of […]
In this ‘great resignation” era we all need to work hard to engage and retain the top talent on our teams. One way to motivate employees is to remind them how their job helps others. Employees desperately want to feel engaged. Nine out of 10 people would take lower compensation to do more meaningful work. […]
A challenge for today’s leaders is how to balance employees’ desire for flexibility while ensuring the team remains productive. The good news is that you don’t have to accept a tradeoff between the two if you think differently about when people work together, who works together, and how to share information. First, consider when employees […]
Even before the pandemic burnout was a common workplace affliction, but today we all know someone who suffers from it … maybe we do ourselves? Burnout presents itself in several different flavours and shapes. Here’s how to identify the type of you may be experiencing … and what you can do about it. 1. Overload […]
As a manager giving feedback is one of your biggest and most challenging responsibilities — and if you’re working remotely, it’s even harder. How can you update your approach to giving feedback in a WFH world? Here are some key steps to keep in mind :: 1. Start by asking questions. You need to understand […]
Everyone is talking about the “great resignation” era and the threat of losing our top talent. If you’re worried that your employees are eyeing the door, if you haven’t already …. it’s time to start having some important, career-defining conversations with the,. Here are five key questions to ask your direct reports at your next […]
We all want meaningful work, but meaning is rarely handed to us. It’s up to you to connect what you do every day to what you value — and that takes self-reflection and deliberate effort. Keep a journal of your tasks and projects, noting which ones you find deeply satisfying (and which are gratifying only […]
For some of us logging back on after the holidays brings that nagging feeling and question: “do I really want to spend another year in this job?” More people are turning to career coaches to chart next steps – and get out of a “prison” of bad jobs. Here are five reasons you might consider hiring […]
If you work in a place where pandemic restrictions are easing up, and you’re headed back to the office, it may be tempting to get back to “business as usual.” But this is the perfect opportunity to reflect on how you want your team to operate differently going forward. Which new practices do you want […]
No matter your title or role, critical thinking [the ability to effectively break down and analyze an issue in order to find a solution] will be core to your success. And at the heart of critical thinking is the ability to formulate effective questions. Here are a few ways to boost your ability to do […]
Hybrid work is presenting teams — and managers — with a major problem :: The dissolution of work-life balance. As a boss, how can you help your team mitigate the downsides of hybrid, asynchronous work? Here are a few strategies to consider. Rethink daily schedules. Build in breaks between meetings, or during extended ones, so […]
Many teams suffer from “active inertia” — the tendency to seek comfort in the old ways of doing things, even when the world around you is changing. To help your employees meet the moment, there are two techniques you might try. “Persuading Your Team to Embrace Change“ Harvard Business Review […]
Many of us will be starting new roles with the onset of the “great recession” If it’s been a while since you started a new job, you might feel unsure of how to start off on the right foot. That’s normal. Here are some strategies to ease the transition and make a strong first impression. […]
Your primary task as a leader is to build your team’s capabilities. The next time you’re tempted to solve a problem for a team member, stop yourself and turn it into a learning opportunity instead. Set clear expectations, communicate what they’re accountable for, and give them the tools they need to succeed. When someone comes […]
No matter your rank in the workplace, it’s likely that your sense of authority rises and falls throughout the day — depending on who you’re meeting with, what you’re working on, and how you’re feeling. Research has shown that these shifts cause stress, so it’s best to avoid multiple fluctuations each day. One way to […]
Whether we spend our time dwelling on things we’re grateful for or noodling on things that upset us matters. The key lesson :: Shifting our attitudes to focus on giving thanks — not just during the holiday — has a direct link to our wellbeing. Proof :: Psychologists asked half of the participants in a […]
Unlocking your team’s creativity can sometimes be a challenge for managers. Here are three common fallacies that might be getting in the way — and how to avoid them. The productivity fallacy: There’s a misperception that equates innovation with decision-making speed. Sometimes, the best ideas require long incubation periods. Resisting the temptation to come to […]
Most people know that how you frame a problem will influence how you solve it. This means that you have to carefully choose the words to describe your issue. If you’re struggling to generate effective solutions, you might change the way you’ve phrased the problem. Specifically, ask yourself two questions :: What’s the subject? For […]