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Eight years ago, during the same month, I had twin boys and co-founded Cloudability. About three months ago Cloudability was acquired.

When you apologize, it’s important to acknowledge these three things.

Three questions to ask about each candidate.

Stanford B-school professor Bob Sutton says: Write a letter, focus on compassion, and hide the tissues.

It happens to us all, but it’s not the end of the world.

Is your boss commitment-phobic?

It’s that nagging feeling that you don’t belong, and it affects women and minorities disproportionately. Here’s how to combat it.

Here are 5 not-so-often-shared ways to manage up – whether you're an individual contibutor or executive – and have a better relationship with your boss.

How to help employees reach their potential

“You’re being too emotional” “It was just a joke, don’t be so sensitive” “That is not what happened, why are you twisting the truth?” Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. It is defined as manipulating someone through psychological means into questioning their own sanity and worth.

Gaslighting is a sophisticated manipulation tactic which certain types of personalities use to create doubt in the minds of others. Here’s how it works and what to watch out for.

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As a leader, is it better to be loved or feared? Research shows that likeability and respect are both important, but first establishing warmth is the most effective way to influence others, and few effective leaders are disliked by those they lead. In this interactive HBR webinar Amy Cuddy and John Neffinger, co-authors of the […]

(NOTE: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an ongoing debate among social scientists about robustness and reproducibility. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details as well as Amy Cuddy's response.) Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.

Warmth beats toughness.

New research suggests that the most effective executives use a collection of distinct leadership styles—each in the right measure, at just the right time. Such flexibility is tough to put into action, but it pays off in performance. And better yet, it can be learned.

Overcoming the Need to Be Exceptional - Articles from The School of Life, formally The Book of Life, a gathering of the best ideas around wisdom and emotional intelligence.

Changing jobs isn’t always the answer.

Impostor syndrome is not a unique feeling, but some researchers believe it hits minority groups harder.

Get over your “feelings” and take care of business.

Find common ground.

If you forge ties with your boss based on mutual respect and understanding, both of you will be more effective.

Stop being so busy, and just do nothing. Trust us.

Meaning is not found, but made.

It’s no surprise then that executive coaching is being used more and more frequently to develop leadership talent. How does it work though? What are the experiences of these leaders within coaching, what works for them and how does coaching really facilitate their development?

Interested in learning more about what is coaching? This is a good place to start. This article is designed to give you a bird’s eye view of this growing phenomenon called coaching. We explore some definitions and introduce you to four of the main coaching organizations we know. See our expanded list below for more.

Download this white paper to learn how coaching can help executives navigate through complex situations, especially during times of disruption.