Resist the temptation to counteroffer.

There are a million ways to conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports. How you run yours will reflect your personal style. This month’s coaching conversation focuses on specific best practices that will enhance your one-on-ones no matter what your style.

We’re all a little angrier these days. The sustained level of stress and fear you experience every day when you’re under pressure depletes your emotional resources, making you much more likely to get mad, even at minor provocations. While we’re often told that anger is harmful, irrational, and should be suppressed, there are ways to channel it productively. Research shows that getting mad can spark creativity, motivate you to advocate for yourself, and help you perform better in competitive circumstances. The authors offer six strategies to use anger in more positive ways, including acknowledging that a violation took place, identifying the specific needs behind your emotion, and avoiding excessive venting.

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When an employee discloses that they have a mental health condition, it can be hard to know how to handle the conversation— especially if this is the first time you’ve faced this situation. Navigate the conversation carefully. Don’t make a big deal about the disclosure — it’s important to normalize the discussion. Ideally you’ll treat it like you would any other medical issue. Follow the person’s lead in terms of what they want to share and don’t ask a ton of questions or push them to give you more information. You don’t have to have all the answers right away so tell the employee that you’ll reflect on what they told you and get back them. Make clear that you may need to discuss the situation with HR, especially if they are asking for accommodations. But it’s possible that you’ll be able to offer them whatever flexibility they need within your company’s policies. If you’ve had experiences with mental health issues, consider sharing them without making the conversation about you. This type of disclosure, especially if you hold a senior position, can go a long way toward normalizing these topics in your organization and demonstrating that it’s possible to succeed at the highest levels when you have a mental health condition.

Learning the unspoken rules for writing professional emails can improve how competent you appear in the eyes of colleagues. 00:00 Why bother with email etiquette? 01:19 Include CTA in subject line 02:13 One email thread per topic 02:48 Manage recipients 03:27 Start with the main point 04:30 Summarize in your reply 05:10 Hyperlink whenever possible 05:38 Change default setting to "Reply" (not "Reply all") 06:06 Change undo send options In this HBR collaboration with YouTube creator Jeff Su (https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffSu), you'll learn how to better organize your communications and avoid a lot of rookie mistakes that can lead to embarrassment or worse. Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #Email #Etiquette

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One factor driving new-job regret: People’s expectations for big salaries and work-life balance have never been higher, recruiters say

The demographics of work and business are shifting rapidly — and the male-dominated model is overdue an overhaul

Former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns says she balanced work and family by "outsourcing the caring for my kids." Here's what that means, and how it panned out for her.

11 Promises from a Manager: a 🧵1. We’ll have a weekly 1:1. I’ll never cancel this meeting, but you can cancel it whenever you like. It’s your time.— Matthew Rechs (@MrEchs) April 18, 2022

When you’re in the middle of a conflict, it’s common to automatically enter a “fight or flight” mentality. But it’s possible to interrupt this response and c...

What the former CEO of Yum! Brands learned about tapping high-potential talent, and the five fundamentals any chief executive can use to build a top-notch C-Suite.

The pandemic changed where many of us work. It should also change when we work.

Here's a simple but powerful way to set goals and then achieve them.

Dave Stachowiak, is the founder and host of Coaching for Leaders. With more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie and a thriving, global leadership academy, Dave helps leaders discover practical wisdom, build meaningful relationships, and create movement for genuine results.

Easy online tool to help you incorporate the practice of simple calming breathing techniques like box breathing or 4-7-8 breathing into your everyday routine.

People don’t hire you, buy from you or recommend you because you’re indifferently average and well rounded. They do it because you’re exceptional at something. What if you investe…

Change the word “they” to “we” when referring to anyone within your organization. This change in language helps create a team mindset. Hey, so I just got back from this cross-country bike ride. And I stayed in a whole bunch of different hotels. And when I would check in, I would listen for “they.” And...

Leading Through Inflation: A Playbook By Ram Charan What every CEO, board member and C-Suite executive should know about helping their company prosper—or maybe even survive—in the uncertain days to come. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Editor’s Note: Nearly fifty years ago, a young Ram Charan was brought in by GE […]

Here are three strategies you can use to build mutual and fulfilling long-term professional relationships.

Researchers proved decades ago that venting won’t make you feel better.

In a new book, the former head of fast food giant Yum Brands offers lessons from his unconventional ascent.

It’s time to do away with performative allyship and really champion change.

Defuse difficult conversations with language that's both assertive and affirming.

American workers are going back to bars, movies and sports arenas – pretty much everywhere but their offices.

If you have your CliftonStrengths talents, use this page to explore each StrengthsFinder theme. It's where you can learn about your Top 5 strengths.

Merely bringing people from different backgrounds into an organization is not enough.