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Spotting Bad Science

Spotting Bad Science

Research helps us understand how to create awesome workplaces. Learn how to critically analyze research and spot bad science with this helpful infographic.

Ann Howell November 7, 2019November 27, 2019 Science Stuff, Research Terminology Read more

Stop looking for an EASY button

Stop looking for an EASY button

Leadership requires good judgment about hard issues. Check out these examples of people, strategy and crisis questions facing leaders.

Ann Howell November 4, 2019November 27, 2019 Apply Judgment, Work Smarter Tips Read more

Cruelty re-examined

Cruelty re-examined

Several recent papers debunked the classic Stanford Prison Experiment. The new interpretations provide hope that situations do not trigger cruelty.

Ann Howell October 31, 2019November 27, 2019 Master Self, Research Report Read more

On kindness at work

On kindness at work

Kindness can make the workplace happier and healthier for the givers and the recipients. Use these 5 tips to bring more kindness to work.

Ann Howell October 28, 2019December 23, 2019 Navigate Politics, Work Smarter Tips Read more

Magnify your impact as a senior leader

Magnify your impact as a senior leader

Senior leaders: magnify impact via six competencies: apply judgment, master self, execute strategy, multiply as coach, shift agilely, and navigate politics.

Ann Howell October 24, 2019November 27, 2019 Executive Coaching, Work Smarter Tips Read more

The upstart Personal Learning Cloud picks a fight

The upstart Personal Learning Cloud picks a fight

Will the Personal Learning Cloud of open access learning and online courses replace traditional leadership development? Check this out for one perspective.

Ann Howell October 21, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Development Resources Read more

Fixing a weak on-the-job (OTJ) learning experience

Fixing a weak on-the-job (OTJ) learning experience

On-the-job learning experiences offer exceptional leadership development. This on-the-job learning case study examines how it can go awry and how to fix it.

Ann Howell October 17, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Development Resources Read more

Quotes about working smarter

Quotes about working smarter

We all need reminders every once in awhile about how to stay focused, be a good leader or navigate workplace challenges.
Hopefully you’ll find something in this list of quotes to help you through your day!

Ann Howell October 15, 2019November 27, 2019 General, Work Smarter Tips Read more

Boost careers with on-the-job learning

Boost careers with on-the-job learning

On-the-job (OTJ) learning creates powerful development for leaders. This article defines OTJ learning and explains how to use it to boost careers.

Ann Howell October 14, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Development Resources Read more

Invest in self-confidence to develop effective leaders

Invest in self-confidence to develop effective leaders

With billions of dollars spent to develop leaders, research shows the value of investing in experiences and leadership self-efficacy.

Ann Howell October 10, 2019November 27, 2019 Shift Agilely, Research Report Read more
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