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I’m sure all of us can agree that 2020 has been a tumultuous and challenging year — and one that has affected each of us very differently. From the persistent and devastating repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic to explosive social unrest, there has never been a louder cry for competent and effect...
Teams that trust their leader perform better than those that don’t trust (Dirks & Ferrin, 2002). This shouldn’t come as a big surprise to someone who leads a team. People who don’t trust their leader are hesitant to follow and are less motivated to execute tasks than those who do have that trust. Al...
This post is part two of two we’re sharing this week — highlighting best practices for individuals and leaders in organizations to support them in navigating the ‘new normal’ we’ve all found ourselves in during 2020 — as discussed by world-renowned leadership experts from Fisher College of Business ...
What’s better for producing creative ideas or solutions within teams: competition or collaboration? The answer may surprise you. A study published in the Academy of Management examined the effects of competition within teams, collaboration within teams, motivation and creativity. [1] In my previous ...
Key takeaways: Unprecedented times call for vulnerable yet stable leadership. Let go of the helpless feelings by focusing on what you CAN do. Connect with you teams, family and friends on an all-new, deeper level. Being a leader of anything means that people will look to you for how to behave, respo...
The work-from-home norm created by the global pandemic has been redefining how people work and balance their domestic and work-related tasks. Working from home poses double challenges to dual-earner couples: They need to confront the challenges of handling isolated, disconnected remote work while em...
Key Findings The degree to which teams rely on virtual technology for completing tasks and communication (virtuality) affects the level of trust among team members. It appears that the higher levels of virtuality, the lower levels of trust. Low trust can be a cause of team conflict. We found that hi...
Influencing others is an essential component of leadership. Depending on the audience, the nature of the request, the context of the situation or the desired outcome, there are a variety of tactics managers use to influence their followers. Some are more simple and straightforward; others are more c...
"The main tenet of design thinking is empathy for the people you’re trying to design for. ”   — David Kelley, Founder of IDEO   What distinguishes a creative leader is a flexible mindset and ability to problem-solve. While some people feel inherently more or less creative, there are tools that any l...