Sad woman holding a smiling emoticon Balancing optimism with toxic positivity: When looking on the bright side becomes too much

Ashley Holloway

Emotional Intelligence 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?45922 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/balancing-optimism-toxic-positivity-when-looking-bright-side-becomes-too-much
3 employees taking a survey INSIGHT: How to Design Effective Employee Engagement Surveys

Dr. Hun Lee

Organization and Team CultureTalent Management InsightsWhen crafted and executed properly, employee engagement surveys provide leaders with critical insights into the thoughts and experiences of their teams. 45919 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/insight-how-design-effective-employee-engagement-surveys
man holding 2 dishes on strings to look like a human scale To Judge or Not to Judge

Ashley Holloway

The line between making a judgment and judging can be blurry at times. 45903 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/judge-or-not-judge
family of 6 in front of house Reflecting on Gratitude Received at Home Makes You a Better Leader at Work

Jasmine Hu, PhD

Klodiana Lanaj

Professor, University of Florida

Daniel Kim

Graduate Assistant, University of Florida
Organization and Team CultureLeaders are not just defined by their roles at work. They are deeply shaped by their personal lives as well. 45873 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/reflecting-gratitude-received-home-makes-you-a-better-leader-work
narcissistic boss surrounded by frustrated employees The Narcissistic Leader: The Good, the Bad, and the Dangerous

Kevin Dawson, PhD

Leadership TrendsWhite Papers and ResearchIf research on narcissistic leaders has taught us anything, it is that narcissism is wrought with many conflicts of interest. 1007 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/blog/the-duality-of-narcissistic-leaders-the-good-the-bad-and-the-downright-dangerous
Man giving a heart to another man holding a jar full of hearts What Would You Do? A Call for Servant Leadership

Jen Knox Shanahan, MFA

Academic Programs Manager, Ohio State University
Leadership Styles and TheoriesLeading is about more than being at the front of the line or getting the biggest salary. 45862 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/what-would-you-do-a-call-servant-leadership
5 employees having a virtual meeting Creating Structure for Hybrid Teams

Dylan Williams, MA

Manager, Fisher Leadership Initiative
Remote and Hybrid WorkSuccessful leaders in the modern world must be capable of adapting to new and shifting environments. 45853 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/creating-structure-hybrid-teams
Man standing in front of a giant list titled "New Year's Resolutions". Holding Yourself Accountable To Your New Year's Resolution

Richard Batts

Ethics and Principles, Leadership TrendsMaking a New Year's resolution is one thing; sticking to it is another. 4482 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/blog/new-years-resolution-accountability
group of healthcare workers with arms linked Resilience in the Face of Pandemic: Lessons from Ohio's Healthcare Sector

Dr. Hun Lee

Goo Hyeok Chung, PhD

Associate Professor, Dongguk Business School, Dongguk University

Jungsik Kim, PhD

Professor of Management, Kwangwoon University, Korea
Adaptability and ResilienceOrganizational resilience is complex and multi-faceted. 45842 min read /blogs/leadreadtoday/resilience-face-pandemic-lessons-ohios-healthcare-sector

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