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Balancing optimism with toxic positivity: When looking on the bright side becomes too much
A healthy dose of hopeful optimism is a good thing. In fact, the Mayo Clinic (2023) promotes positive thinking, a precursor to optimism, as being good for your overall health and well-being. Positive thinking is also a key part of stress management. But what happens when the pendulum of positive thinking swings too far in the other direction?
Series: Talent Management Insights
9 min read
INSIGHT: How to Design Effective Employee Engagement Surveys
When crafted and executed properly, employee engagement surveys provide leaders with critical insights into the thoughts and experiences of their teams.
To Judge or Not to Judge
The line between making a judgment and judging can be blurry at times.
Reflecting on Gratitude Received at Home Makes You a Better Leader at Work
Leaders are not just defined by their roles at work. They are deeply shaped by their personal lives as well.
Series: White Papers and Research
7 min read
The Narcissistic Leader: The Good, the Bad, and the Dangerous
If research on narcissistic leaders has taught us anything, it is that narcissism is wrought with many conflicts of interest.
What Would You Do? A Call for Servant Leadership
Leading is about more than being at the front of the line or getting the biggest salary.
Creating Structure for Hybrid Teams
Successful leaders in the modern world must be capable of adapting to new and shifting environments.
Holding Yourself Accountable To Your New Year's Resolution
Making a New Year's resolution is one thing; sticking to it is another.
Resilience in the Face of Pandemic: Lessons from Ohio's Healthcare Sector
Organizational resilience is complex and multi-faceted.