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Habits define us. And nothing sabotages your creativity and productive life quite like bad habits. In the words of Samuel Johnson “The…

Developing effective communication at work can be as simple as asking more questions. Learn more about improving communication in the workplace.

Army Surgeon General Nadja West is a model of confidence with her combat boots, impeccable military posture and three stars adorning her uniform.

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 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.

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They vary in deference and decision making.

Five leaders on how to work with this much-maligned generation

Unscramble your signals.

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

But maybe don’t do it in public.

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'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.

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".

Today, kids have more ways to be entertained than ever before: there are all kinds of toys, gadgets, and gizmos that can keep tots occupied for hours on end. The more mobile-friendly of these past times can be played with just about anywhere: from a…

Our confirmation bias kicks in, causing us to seek out evidence to prove what we already believe.

Powerful people who engaged in abusive behavior directed at employees paid the price later with lowered well-being.

A life spent dutifully responding to emails is a dull one indeed. And “wasted” time is, in fact, highly fulfilling and necessary.

Mission Statement (What You Do): A one-sentence statement describing the reason an org exists, used to guide decisions, priorities, and actions.