Leaders Who Admit Small Flaws are Seen as More Authentic – Resulting in Higher Overall Trust and Cooperation.

Studies show that leaders who recognize and discuss their flaws are seen as more authentic. However, opening up isn’t always easy. One source suggests that leaders try using a practice called the “vulnerability loop,” which addresses how people share information about themselves. To start the vulnerability loop, leaders need to go first.

Click the button below to learn tips to help you make use of this human resources tool, and to help you build stronger team connections.

Companies' Success in Creating True Inclusion Depends on the Manner in Which They Make Decisions.

A recent Gallup study found that unlike measuring diversity and equity in the workplace—where you can use metrics, inclusion is a lot more ambiguous. Here are tips for helping employees feel welcomed, respected and treated civilly by their fellow employees & managers:

1. Establish well-functioning personnel systems, processes and practices that prevent managers’ decisions from being made because of favoritism.
2. Provide resources, support and mentoring in connection with their performance.
3. Enable them to exercise their leadership ability, obtain advice as to how to improve it, and receive encouragement to seek further advancement.

The BetterUp Insights Report Demonstrates the Positive Ripple Effects of Belonging.

We’re all aware that diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the workplace, and studies show that belonging (the feeling of being seen and appreciated for who you are) should be prioritized just as highly. Belonging means that an employee feels safe in their connections with their teams, and as a result, they are more comfortable speaking up or making a mistake.

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Managers: Practicing Empathy Will Help "Inspire" More Than "Influence" Your Teams. ⁠

“Management” is listed as the most needed skill, according to LinkedIn’s 2023 Most In-Demand Skills list. But that leaves the question: what makes a good manager? According to McKinsey’s 2022 Great Attrition research, “people who make good managers often create dedicated teams that work hard for the collective success of the team and the organization.”

FastCompany offers five traits for managers to consider when leading their teams. Click the article below to learn more.

Research Finds That Those Who Practice the "Growth Theory of Interests" Will Have a Better Career Outlook.

Advice to “follow your passions” may be keeping women out of STEM, one report discovers. In fact, a study found that when both students and adults are advised to follow their passions, they are more likely to choose fields that are consistent with what was expected of their gender (such as women choosing jobs in the arts or healthcare, and men choosing careers in science and business). To break this barrier, it is suggested that individuals be more open-minded when considering their next career path. You never know what your next passion will be!

Higher Employee Engagement is Dependent on "Theory Y": Praise and Recognition for Good Work.

In recent years, the number of people working in either hybrid or fully remote locations doubled, and as a result, leaders are reconsidering their management tactics. One study suggests that organizations practice “Theory Y," the concept that employees perform better with praise and recognition for good work, rather than “Theory X,” traditionally known as “command and control.” Implementing “Theory Y” has been shown to increase employee engagement, which leads to increases in performance outcomes, such as customer loyalty and profit, especially during tough economic times.

Promoting Post-Pandemic Flexibility is a Game Changer in the World of Work.



The flexibility of remote work options is particularly significant for women, one report finds, which is due in part to many women juggling childcare responsibilities. Here are the latest stats on remote work from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:⁠

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1. Women are dedicating less time to childcare, but still more than men.⁠
2. Women are more likely to prefer working from home, as compared with men.⁠
3. In 2022, on an average day, 85% of women and 70% of men spent time performing household activities.⁠

More Businesses are Creating Value for Employees Through Omni-Connected Experiences.

A recent Accenture report emphasizes the need for organizations to have “omni-connected” experiences for employees. But what does omni-connected mean? It is the complete experience of work—of feeling connected, of being included and knowing your value—regardless of physical location. When people feel highly connected to each other, their leaders and workplace, their companies stand to gain a 7.4% revenue boost per year. Accenture’s suggestions for creating more omni-connected experiences are:



1. Instill modern leadership.
2. Grow a thriving culture.
3. Create a flexibility framework.
4. Empower people through technology.

Seven Steps for Breaking Negative Thought Patterns That Hold Us Back From Career Success.

The behaviors of "golden larva syndrome," or the fear of failure, fear of success, impostor syndrome and perfectionism — when repeated, can ultimately hold us back in achieving personal and professional goals. One source offers the steps necessary to break these habits, starting out with acknowledging the deep-rooted fears and doubts we have when they arise. Once we allow ourselves the space to reflect, we are one step closer to embracing the best versions of ourselves.

Four Management Tactics for Navigating Communication Challenges.

Having difficult conversations is key to being a successful leader, one source

suggests. In fact, navigating the challenges of critical communication is essential to becoming a skilled leader and can help your teams and organization grow. Here are some tips for making difficult conversations a little less tough:

1. Be clear about the issue.
2. Listen actively.
3. Offer solutions.
4. Follow up.

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In this year's Leadership Conference, we will discuss the growing influence of AI & technology, sustainability—and its impact on our evolving work environment.

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