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The Single Reason Why People Can't Write, According to a Harvard Psychologist | Inc.com
This common affliction is behind so much unclear and confusing writing in the world today.
Humor Is Serious Business | Stanford Graduate School of Business
You are not as funny as you should be, and your company is suffering because of it.
Two days in an underwater cave running out of oxygen - BBC News
Xisco Gràcia experienced a diver's worst nightmare after finding himself without oxygen in an underwater cave beneath Mallorca.
Managing Difficult Employees: Listening to Learn - PON - Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
Adam Grant, a star psychology professor, has three great questions to ask when you're being interviewed — Quartz
Look smart while gaining valuable insight.
Sometimes Not Working Is Work, Too -- Science of Us
Bad Habits You Need to Kill Immediately to be a Much Better Person This Year
Habits define us. And nothing sabotages your creativity and productive life quite like bad habits. In the words of Samuel Johnson “The…
7 questions you should ask to develop effective communication at work
Developing effective communication at work can be as simple as asking more questions. Learn more about improving communication in the workplace.
How 3-star general Nadja West overcame self-doubt - CNNPolitics.com
Army Surgeon General Nadja West is a model of confidence with her combat boots, impeccable military posture and three stars adorning her uniform.
Negotiation Cheat Sheet – Yan-David Erlich – Medium
Phil Wilson’s Five Essential Books for Being a More Approachable Leader | Box of Crayons
Women in Tech Speak Frankly on Culture of Harassment - The New York Times
More than two dozen women in the tech start-up industry spoke to The New York Times about being sexually harassed by investors and mentors.
Leaders Know This Simple Trick For Asking Better Questions
Leaders know that when they ask a question starting with "how" it will likely be a better question. Here are three cases: the probabilistic how, the safety-net how, and the aspirational how, where starting with how will result in better outcomes for your team.
Seth's Blog: Who are we seeking to become?
7 Ways to Maximize Misery 😞 - YouTube
https://youtu.be/LO1mTELoj6o
How Cultures Across the World Approach Leadership - HBR Video
They vary in deference and decision making.
The problem with millennials isn’t millennials—it’s how you’re leading them
Five leaders on how to work with this much-maligned generation
Yes, Outgoing Introverts Do Exist—Are You One?
How to Communicate Clearly During Organizational Change
Unscramble your signals.
170: Managing Inner–and Outer–Critics with Dave Stachowiak – How to be Awesome at Your Job
Seth's Blog: The unfairness (and wisdom) of paint
Find a Tough Mentor, You’ll Thank Them One Day | Jamie Miller | Pulse | LinkedIn
We need to change how we think about mentorship. Too many people still think of a mentor like Yoda -- an older sage, descending from his lofty perch to deliver timeless wisdom that will guide them along the trajectory of their careers.
How to Build a Better Reputation | Box of Crayons
How to Build a Better Reputation
Talking to Yourself (Out Loud) Can Help You Learn
But maybe don’t do it in public.
Seth's Blog: The invisible fence
Good boss? Bad boss? Study says workers leave both -- ScienceDaily
Workers leave good bosses and bad bosses in equal measure, a finding that companies can use to their strategic advantage, indicates new research.
Neil Pasricha: The 3 A's of awesome | TED Talk | TED.com
Neil Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome.
How To Get Buy-in Starting With “No”
Sometimes the best way to create buy-in is to move away from driving for a "yes." Chris Voss shares the communication skills of how to create buy-in using "no".
Seth's Blog: Like riding a bike