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Why a work challenge is a good thing

Nov, 2022 | Article

A little effort may go a long way. New research suggests that employees who are challenged by their jobs may be happier in the long run.

Leaders, can you give up the illusion of control?

Nov, 2022 | Video

Professor David Zweig breaks down what it takes to be a good boss today, and why it's time to stop managing people like thermostats.

Want better employee performance? Reward them

Oct, 2022 | Article

Recognition for that extra mile leads to improved job performance, while penalties further harm productivity, a new study finds.

How to build your resilience as a leader

Oct, 2022 | Article

If you want both your organization and self to thrive during unpredictable and stressful times, there are five skills you need to master, says professor Maja Djikic.

How to set yourself up for success for difficult conversations

Sep, 2022 | Article

When it comes to broaching hard or uncomfortable topics with a boss, having a strategy is key, says IWB's Beatrix Dart.

We need to talk about (career) reinvention

Jun, 2022 | Article

There are ways to sharpen your skills, test unknown vocations and find new passions — all in a low-risk way. There can be real opportunity in staying put but shaking things up, writes Sonia Kang.

Good communication skills can help build business

May, 2022 | Article

From building connections to maintaining them, simple networking lessons can have an outsized impact on entrepreneurs' bottom lines.

The case for randomizing a manager's time and attention

Apr, 2022 | Article

How managers direct their focus — and who they focus on — can have big ramifications on team morale and profits.