We’ve all heard of “bring your child to work” days, but have you ever thought about bringing your parents to work? Yesterday, I discovered an initiative called LinkedIn Bring in Your Parents day, which was encouraging businesses all over the world to invite their employees to do just that. But when I shared the post […]
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What goals are you working toward at the moment? Maybe you're aiming for a promotion, or hoping to learn a new skill. Or, perhaps you're saving up for a deposit for a home or aiming to beat last year's sales revenues. However major your goals are, I'll wager that none as are big as this […]
Imagine rolling into work at 2 p.m. one day, and not coming in at all the next... as long as you meet your agreed deadlines. It might sound like the type of behavior that would lead to a stern meeting with your boss, but this type of results-only work environment (ROWE) is common in a […]
According to the World Health Organization, in 2010 there were an estimated 524 million people aged 65 and older. This number is expected to triple by 2050. A reflection of this trend can be seen in recent developments at the centenarians team's Anniversaries office. In the U.K., the Queen traditionally sends a telegram to citizens […]
What drives you to do remarkable things? The answer came to me early yesterday morning, while sitting in my minivan, in a remote part of the Sussex countryside. It was still dark outside, and the van rocked on its axles as the rain lashed against the sides, carried on heavy gusts of a chilly autumn […]
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Do you try to leave your emotions at the door when you go to work? You may squirm when people express their feelings openly, but, according to Jackie Barretta, author of "Primal Teams," emotions are what connect and motivate people. Acknowledging them is a good way to harness their power, and can even transform your […]
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My first introduction to Positive Organizational Scholarship came back in 2008, when I did an expert interview with Kim Cameron. He was excited about this new academic discipline, and talked about introducing its principles – including compassion, forgiveness and gratitude – to the workplace. So, it was really interesting for me to speak with Gretchen M. Spreitzer, […]
Clearly, leaders need to be able to think strategically in order to lead effectively. But what does "strategic thinking" actually mean? In our Expert Interview with Rich Horwath, he defines "a strategy" as a plan to allocate your limited resources, time, talent and budget to achieve your goals and objectives; and "strategic thinking" as the ability […]
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